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KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
KINO-QM57A
Mini-ITX Motherboard Supports Intel® Core™ i5/i7 CPU,
VGA/LVDS/HDMI, Dual GbE, Eight USB 2.0, Six SATA 3Gb/s
Rev. 1.00 - 8 April, 2010
KINO-QM57A CPU Card
PCIe x16, PCI mini and iAMT 6.0

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC KINO-QM57A CPU Card IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX Motherboard Supports Intel® Core™ i5/i7 CPU, VGA/LVDS/HDMI, Dual GbE, Eight USB 2.0, Six SATA 3Gb/s PCIe x16, PCI mini and iAMT 6.0 User Manual Page I Rev. 1.00 - 8 April, 2010...
  • Page 2 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Revision Date Version Changes 8 April, 2010 1.00 Initial release Page II...
  • Page 3 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ACKING 2.3.1 Optional Items....................12 3 CONNECTORS ......................14 3.1 P ..............15 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.1.1 KINO-QM57A Layout ..................15 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............16 3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............... 17 3.2 I ..............18 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS 3.2.1 Audio Connector ....................
  • Page 5 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 3.2.11 PCIe Mini Card Slot..................27 3.2.12 PCI Express x16 Slot..................29 3.2.13 12V Power Connector..................31 3.2.14 SATA Drive Connectors ................. 32 3.2.15 SATA Power Connector.................. 33 3.2.16 Serial Port Connector (RS-232/422/485) ............34 3.2.17 Serial Port Connectors (RS-232) ..............35 3.2.18 SPDIF Connector...................
  • Page 6 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 4.5.7 SPI ROM Program Select Jumper ..............61 4.5.8 iTPM Enable Jumper (Reserved)..............62 4.6 C .................... 63 HASSIS NSTALLATION 4.6.1 Airflow......................63 4.6.2 Motherboard Installation................. 63 4.7 I ............64 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL EVICE ONNECTIONS 4.7.1 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket.............. 64 4.8 E...
  • Page 7 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.4.2 Southbridge Configuration ................92 5.4.3 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion................93 5.4.4 ME Subsystem ....................94 5.5 B ........................96 5.6 S ......................... 98 ECURITY 5.7 E ......................... 99 A INTEL® AMT CONFIGURATION................ 101 ® A.1 I AMT S ................
  • Page 8 Figure 3-19: SPDIF Connector Location ..................36 Figure 3-20: SPI Flash Connector ....................37 Figure 3-21: USB Connector Pinout Locations .................38 Figure 3-22: KINO-QM57A External Peripheral Interface Connector ........39 Figure 3-23: Audio Jacks ......................39 Figure 3-24: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector..................41 Figure 3-25: Serial Port Pinouts ....................43 Figure 3-26: VGA Connector .......................44...
  • Page 9 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 4-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked ........50 Figure 4-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw..............51 Figure 4-3: Cooling Kit Support Bracket ..................52 Figure 4-4: SO-DIMM Installation ....................53 Figure 4-5: Jumper Locations .....................53 Figure 4-6: AT Power Select Jumper Location................55...
  • Page 10 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure C-8: Recovery Tool Menu ..................... 121 Figure C-9: About Symantec Ghost Window ................122 Figure C-10: Symantec Ghost Path ..................122 Figure C-11: Select a Local Source Drive ................123 Figure C-12: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive ............123 Figure C-13: File Name to Copy Image to ................
  • Page 11 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC List of Tables Table 1-1: Technical Specifications....................8 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................17 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors ....................18 Table 3-3: Audio Connector Pinouts ..................19 Table 3-4: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts................20 Table 3-5: BIOS Debug Connector Pinouts ................20 Table 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts..................21...
  • Page 12 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Table 4-1: Jumpers ........................54 Table 4-2: AT Power Select Jumper Settings ................54 Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings..................56 Table 4-4: COM 4 Function Select Jumper Settings ..............57 Table 4-5: LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Settings..............58 Table 4-6: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings..............59 Table 4-7: ME RTC Register Jumper Settings ................60...
  • Page 13 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC List of BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................75 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................76 BIOS Menu 3: ACPI Configuration ....................77 BIOS Menu 4: CPU Configuration ....................78 BIOS Menu 5: IDE Configuration....................79 BIOS Menu 6: USB Configuration ....................80 BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration..................81...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Chapter Introduction Page 1...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction Figure 1-1: KINO-QM57A The KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX motherboard is a Socket G 32nm Intel® Core ™ i5 Core™ i7 processor (Arrandale) platform. Up to two 2.0 GB 800 MHz or 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM are supported by the Intel® Arrandale processor. The processor also supports a PCIe x16 slot.

  • Page 17: Connectors

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 1.2 Connectors The connectors on the KINO-QM57A are shown in the figure below. Figure 1-2: Connectors Page 3...

  • Page 18: Dimensions

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 1.3 Dimensions 1.3.1 Board Dimensions The dimensions of the board are listed below: Length: 170 mm Width: 170 mm Figure 1-3: KINO-QM57A Dimensions (mm) Page 4...

  • Page 19: External Interface Panel Dimensions

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 1.3.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions External peripheral interface connector panel dimensions are shown in F igure 1-4. Figure 1-4: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm) Page 5...

  • Page 20: Data Flow

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 1.4 Data Flow F igure 1-5 shows the data flow between the two on-board chipsets and other components installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter. Figure 1-5: Data Flow Block Diagram...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 1.5 Technical Specifications KINO-QM57A technical specifications are listed in table below. Specification KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX Form Factor Socket G (PGA989) Socket 32 nm Socket G Intel® Core™ i5 processor CPU Supported 32 nm Socket G Intel® Core™ i7 processor Express Chipset Intel®...

  • Page 22: Table 1-1: Technical Specifications

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Specification KINO-QM57A One RS-232 via DB-9 connector Serial Ports Two RS-232 via three 10-pin header connectors One RS-232/422/485 via 14-pin header connector Four external USB ports USB 2.0/1.1 Ports Four internal USB ports via two 8-pin header connector...

  • Page 23: Unpacking

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Chapter Unpacking Page 9...

  • Page 24: Anti-Static Precautions

    Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling. 2.2 Unpacking Precautions When the KINO-QM57A is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the antistatic guidelines above. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards when opening.

  • Page 25: Packing List

    If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the KINO-QM57A was purchased from or contact an IEI sales representative directly by sending an email to ales@iei.com.tw.

  • Page 26: Optional Items

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Quick Installation Guide 2.3.1 Optional Items The KINO-QM57A is shipped with the following components: Item and Part Number Image CPU cooler (P/N: CF-989A-RS) Dual RS-232/422/485 cable (P/N: 19800-000110-RS) Dual USB cable (with bracket) (P/N: CB-USB02-RS) PCIe Mini wireless LAN card 802.11b/g (P/N: WMUSB-V01-RS) PCIe Mini wireless LAN card 802.11b/g...
  • Page 27 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC CPU cooler (P/N: CF-989B-RS) Page 13...

  • Page 28: Connectors

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Chapter Connectors Page 14...

  • Page 29: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors. 3.1.1 KINO-QM57A Layout The figures below show all the connectors and jumpers. Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations Page 15...

  • Page 30: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below lists all the connectors on the board. Connector Type Label Audio connector 10-pin header FRONT-PANEL1 Battery connector 2-pin wafer BAT1 Backlight inverter 12 V power connector 5-pin wafer INVERTER1 BIOS debug connector...

  • Page 31: External Interface Panel Connectors

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector 7-pin SATA S_ATA1 Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector 7-pin SATA S_ATA2 Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector 7-pin SATA S_ATA3 Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector 7-pin SATA S_ATA4 Serial ATA (SATA) drive connector...

  • Page 32: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    USB port USB2 VGA port connector 15-pin female CRT1 Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors 3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors The section describes all of the connectors on the KINO-QM57A. 3.2.1 Audio Connector CN Label: FRONT-PANEL1 CN Type: 10-pin header (2x5) CN Location:...

  • Page 33: Backlight Inverter Connector

    See Figure 3-3 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4 The backlight inverter connector provides the backlight on the LCD display connected to the KINO-QM57A with +12V of power. Figure 3-3: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION LCD Backlight Control...

  • Page 34: Bios Debug Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Backlight Enable Table 3-4: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts 3.2.3 BIOS Debug Connector CN Label: 80PORT1 CN Type: 12-pin header (2x6) CN Location: See Figure 3-4 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-5 The connector is for BIOS debug only.

  • Page 35: Digital I/O Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 3.2.4 Digital I/O Connector CN Label: DIO1 10-pin header (2x5) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-5 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-6 The digital I/O connector provides programmable input and output for external devices. The digital I/O provides 4-bit output and 4-bit input.

  • Page 36: Fan Connector (System)

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC The fan connector attaches to a CPU cooling fan. Figure 3-6: CPU Fan Connector Location Description GROUND +12V Rotation Signal PWM Control Signal Table 3-7: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts 3.2.6 Fan Connector (System) CN Label: SYS_FAN1 CN Type:...

  • Page 37: Infrared Interface Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 3-7: +12V Fan Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Rotation Signal +12V Table 3-8: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts 3.2.7 Infrared Interface Connector CN Label: 5-pin header (1x5) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-8 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-9 The infrared connector attaches to an infrared receiver for use with remote controls.

  • Page 38: Front Panel Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 3-8: Infrared Connector Location Description IR-RX IR-TX Table 3-9: Infrared Connector Pinouts 3.2.8 Front Panel Connector CN Label: F_PANEL1 CN Type: 10-pin header (1x10) CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-10 The front panel connector connects to external switches and indicators to monitor and controls the motherboard.

  • Page 39: Keyboard/Mouse Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 3-9: Front Panel Connector Location FUNCTION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Power LED PWR_LED+ Power Button PWR_BTN+ PWR_LED+ PWR_BTN- PWR_LED- HDD LED HDD_LED+ Reset RESET+ HDD_LED- RESET- Table 3-10: Front Panel Connector Pinouts 3.2.9 Keyboard/Mouse Connector CN Label:...

  • Page 40: Lvds Lcd Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 3-10: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location Description +5 VCC MS DATA MS CLK KB DATA KB CLK GROUND Table 3-11: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts 3.2.10 LVDS LCD Connector CN Label: LVDS1 CN Type: 30-pin crimp (2x15) CN Location: F igure 3-11...

  • Page 41: Pcie Mini Card Slot

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 3-11: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION A_Y0 A_Y0# A_Y1 A_Y1# A_Y2 A_Y2# A_CK A_CK# A_Y3 A_Y3# B_Y0 B_Y0# B_Y1 B_Y1# B_Y2 B_Y2# B_CK B_CK# B_Y3 B_Y3# VCC/VCC3 VCC/VCC3 VCC/VCC3 VCC/VCC3 Table 3-12: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts 3.2.11 PCIe Mini Card Slot...

  • Page 42: Figure 3-12: Pcie Mini Card Slot Location

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC The PCIe mini card slot enables a PCIe mini card expansion module to be connected to the board. Cards supported include among others wireless LAN (WLAN) cards. Figure 3-12: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO.

  • Page 43: Pci Express X16 Slot

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC USBD+ 1.5V 3.3V Table 3-13: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts 3.2.12 PCI Express x16 Slot CN Label: CONN1 CN Type: PCIe x16 slot CN Location: See Figure 3-13 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-14 (Side A) Table 3-15 (Side B) The PCIe x16 expansion cards slot is for PCIe x16 expansion cards.

  • Page 44: Table 3-14: Pcie X16 Side A Pinouts

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Description Description Description Description Name HSIn(1) HSIp(6) HSIp(11) PRSNT#1 HSIn(6) HSIn(11) +12v +12v HSIp(2) HSIn(2) HSIp(7) HSIp(12) JTAG2 HSIn(7) HSIn(12) JTAG3 JTAG4 HSIp(3) RSVD JTAG5 HSIn(3) HSIp(13) +3.3v HSIp(8) HSIn(13) +3.3v RSVD HSIn(8) PWRGD RSVD HSIp(14) REFCLK+...

  • Page 45: Power Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Description Description Description Description +3.3v HSOp(8) HSOn(13) JTAG1 RSVD HSOn(8) 3.3 Vaux PRSNT#2 WAKE# HSOp(14) RSVD HSOp(4) HSOp(9) HSOn(14) HSOn(4) HSOn(9) HSOp(0) HSOn(0) HSOp(15) HSOp(5) HSOp(10) HSOn(15) PRSNT#2 HSOn(5) HSOn(10) PRSNT#2 HSOp(1) RSVD#2 HSOn(1) HSOp(6) HSOp(11) HSOn(6)

  • Page 46: Sata Drive Connectors

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 3-14: CPU 12V Power Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +12V +12V Table 3-16: CPU 12V Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.14 SATA Drive Connectors CN Label: S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3, S_ATA4, S_ATA5 and S_ATA6 CN Type:...

  • Page 47: Sata Power Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 3-15: SATA Drive Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Table 3-17: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts 3.2.15 SATA Power Connector CN Label: CN1, CN2 and CN4 4-pin wafer (1x4) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-16 CN Pinouts:...

  • Page 48: Serial Port Connector (Rs-232/422/485)

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 3-16: SATA Power Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +5V (support 1 A) +12V (support 1 A) Table 3-18: SATA Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.16 Serial Port Connector (RS-232/422/485) CN Label: COM4 CN Type: 14-pin header (2x7) CN Location:...

  • Page 49: Serial Port Connectors (Rs-232)

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION TXD485+ TXD485# RXD485+ RXD485# Table 3-19: Serial Port Connector Pinouts 3.2.17 Serial Port Connectors (RS-232) CN Label: COM2 and COM3 CN Type: 10-pin header (2x5) CN Location: F igure 3-18 CN Pinouts: T able 3-20 These connectors provide RS-232 communications.

  • Page 50: Spdif Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Data Carrier Direct (DCD) Data Set Ready (DSR) Receive Data (RXD) Request To Send (RTS) Transmit Data (TXD) Clear To Send (CTS) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Ring Indicator (RI) Ground (GND) Table 3-20: COM Connector Pinouts 3.2.18 SPDIF Connector...

  • Page 51: Spi Flash Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 3.2.19 SPI Flash Connector CN Label: JSPI1 8-pin header (2x4) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-20 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-22 The 8-pin SPI Flash connector is used to flash the BIOS. Figure 3-20: SPI Flash Connector...

  • Page 52: External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel

    DATA- Table 3-23: USB Port Connector Pinouts 3.3 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel F igure 3-22 shows the KINO-QM57A external peripheral interface connector (EPIC) panel. The KINO-QM57A EPIC panel consists of the following: 2 x Audio jacks 2 x Ethernet connectors...

  • Page 53: Audio Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 3-22: KINO-QM57A External Peripheral Interface Connector 3.3.1 Audio Connector CN Label: AUDIO_CV1 CN Type: Audio jack CN Location: See Figure 3-22 The audio jacks connect to external audio devices. Line Out port (Lime): Connects to a headphone or a speaker. With multi-channel configurations, this port can also connect to front speakers.

  • Page 54: Ethernet Connector

    CN Type: RJ-45 CN Location: F igure 3-22 CN Pinouts: T able 3-24 The KINO-QM57A is equipped with two built-in RJ-45 Ethernet controllers. Each controller can connect to the LAN through one RJ-45 LAN connector. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION MDI2+ MDI0+ MDI2-...

  • Page 55: Hdmi Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 3-24: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 3.3.3 HDMI Connector CN Label: HDMI1 and HDMI2 CN Type: HDMI type A connector CN Location: F igure 3-22 CN Pinouts: T able 3-26 The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector connects to digital audio or video sources.

  • Page 56: Power Connector (12 V, Power Adapter)

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 3.3.4 Power Connector (12 V, Power Adapter) CN Label: PWR1 DB-9 CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-22 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-27 The connector supports the 12V power adapter. PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Table 3-27: Power Connector Pinouts 3.3.5 Serial Port Connector (COM1)

  • Page 57: Usb Connectors

    CN Type: USB port CN Location: F igure 3-22 CN Pinouts: T able 3-29 The KINO-QM57A has four external USB 2.0 ports. The ports connect to both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION DATA-...

  • Page 58: Figure 3-26: Vga Connector

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC The KINO-QM57A has a single 15-pin female connector for connectivity to standard display devices. Figure 3-26: VGA Connector DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION VGAVCC GREEN GROUND BLUE DDCDAT GROUND HSYNC GROUND VSYNC GROUND DDCCLK GROUND Table 3-30: VGA Connector Pinouts...

  • Page 59: Installation

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Chapter Installation Page 45...

  • Page 60: Anti-Static Precautions

    Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the KINO-QM57A. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the KINO-QM57A, or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

  • Page 61: Installation Considerations

    KINO-QM57A is installed. All installation notices pertaining to the installation of the KINO-QM57A should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the KINO-QM57A and injury to the person installing the motherboard. 4.2.1 Installation Notices...

  • Page 62: Unpacking

    4.3 Unpacking When the KINO-QM57A is unpacked, please check all the unpacking list items listed in Chapter 3 are indeed present. If any of the unpacking list items are not available please contact the KINO-QM57A vendor reseller/vendor where the KINO-QM57A was purchased or contact an IEI sales representative.

  • Page 63: Socket G Cpu Installation

    To install a socket G CPU onto the KINO-QM57A, follow the steps below: WARNING: When handling the CPU, only hold it on the sides. DO NOT touch the pins at the bottom of the CPU.

  • Page 64: Figure 4-1: Make Sure The Cpu Socket Retention Screw Is Unlocked

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 4-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked Step 2: Inspect the CPU socket. Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with compressed air.

  • Page 65: Socket G Cooling Kit Installation

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 4-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw 4.4.2 Socket G Cooling Kit Installation An IEI Socket G CPU cooling kit can be purchased separately. (See Chapter 3) The cooling kit comprises a CPU heat sink and a cooling fan.

  • Page 66: Figure 4-3: Cooling Kit Support Bracket

    Make sure the hooks are properly secured to the bracket. To secure the cooling kit, close the top lever. Step 4: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector on the KINO-QM57A. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and fan blades.Step 0: Page 52...

  • Page 67: So-Dimm Installation

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 4.4.3 SO-DIMM Installation To install an SO-DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4: SO-DIMM Installation Step 1: Locate the SO-DIMM socket. Place the board on an anti-static mat. Step 2: Align the SO-DIMM with the socket. Align the notch on the memory with the notch on the memory socket.

  • Page 68: At Power Select Jumper Settings

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Before the KINO-QM57A is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the desired configuration. The jumpers on the KINO-QM57A are listed in T able 4-1. Description Type Label AT Power Mode Setting...

  • Page 69: Clear Cmos Jumper

    Jumper Location: F igure 4-7 If the KINO-QM57A fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper cap to close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1 and 2.

  • Page 70: Com 4 Function Select Jumper

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu. The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in T able 4-3. Clear CMOS Description Short 1 - 2 Keep CMOS Setup...

  • Page 71: Lvds Panel Resolution Jumper

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC The COM 4 Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the second serial communications port (COM 4) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The COM 2 Function Select settings are shown in Table 4-4. Setting Description...

  • Page 72: Figure 4-9: Lvds Panel Resolution Jumper Pinout Locations

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Setting Description Open LVDS1 800 x 600 (18-bit) Short 1-2 LVDS1 1024 x 768 (18-bit) Short 3-4 LVDS1 1024 x 768 (24-bit) Default Short 1-2, 3-4 LVDS1 1280 x 800 (18-bit) Short 5-6 LVDS1 1280 x 1024 (48-bit)

  • Page 73: Lvds Voltage Selection

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 4.5.5 LVDS Voltage Selection WARNING: Permanent damage to the screen and KINO-QM57A may occur if the wrong voltage is selected with this jumper. Please refer to the user guide that cam with the monitor to select the correct voltage.

  • Page 74: Me Rtc Register Jumper

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 4.5.6 ME RTC Register Jumper Jumper Label: J_ME_RTC1 3-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings: See Table 4-7 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-11 The ME RTC Register jumper saves or clears the ME RTC registers. The ME RTC Register jumper settings are shown in Table 4-3.

  • Page 75: Spi Rom Program Select Jumper

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 4.5.7 SPI ROM Program Select Jumper Jumper Label: J_SPI 3-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings: See Table 4-8 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-12 The SPI ROM Program Select jumper saves or clears the ME RTC registers. The SPI ROM Program Select jumper settings are shown in Table 4-3.

  • Page 76: Itpm Enable Jumper (Reserved)

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 4.5.8 iTPM Enable Jumper (Reserved) NOTE: Intel® does not support iTPM function for Intel® QM57 chipset when writing this manual. The iTPM Enable Jumper is reserved for future use. Jumper Label: J_ITPM1 3-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings:...

  • Page 77: Chassis Installation

    The KINO-QM57A must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides allowing airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual power supply unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow through the board surface.

  • Page 78: Internal Peripheral Device Connections

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 4.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections This section outlines the installation of peripheral devices to the onboard connectors 4.7.1 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket The dual RS-232 cable slot connector consists of two connectors attached to two independent cables.

  • Page 79: External Peripheral Interface Connection

    KINO-QM57A external peripheral interface connector making sure the pins are properly aligned. 4.8.1 Audio Connector The audio jacks on the external audio connector enable the KINO-QM57A to be connected to a stereo sound setup. To install the audio devices, follow the steps below. Step 1: Identify the audio plugs.

  • Page 80: Lan And Usb Connection

    4.8.2 LAN and USB Connection There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors and four USB connectors on the KINO-QM57A. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection to an external network. The external USB Series "A" receptacle connectors provide easier and quicker access to external USB devices.

  • Page 81: Serial Device Connection

    F igure 4-16. Step 0: 4.8.3 Serial Device Connection The KINO-QM57A has a single female DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface panel for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the KINO-QM57A. Step 1: Locate the DB-9 connector.

  • Page 82: Vga Monitor Connection

    Step 0: 4.8.4 VGA Monitor Connection The KINO-QM57A has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect a monitor to the KINO-QM57A, please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 83: Software Installation

    Step 0: 4.9 Software Installation All the drivers for the KINO-QM57A are on the CD that came with the system. To install the drivers, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Insert the CD into a CD drive connected to the system.

  • Page 84: Figure 4-19: Introduction Screen

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 4-19: Introduction Screen Step 3: Click KINO-QM57A. Step 4: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (Figure 4-20). Page 70...

  • Page 85: Figure 4-20: Available Drivers

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure 4-20: Available Drivers Step 5: Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu. S t e p 0 : Page 71...

  • Page 86: Bios Screens

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Chapter BIOS Screens Page 72...

  • Page 87: Introduction

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.1 Introduction The BIOS is programmed onto the BIOS chip. The BIOS setup program allows changes to certain system settings. This chapter outlines the options that can be changed. 5.1.1 Starting Setup The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be activated in one of two ways.

  • Page 88: Getting Help

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Function F4 key Save all the CMOS changes Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 5.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E the F1 key again.

  • Page 89: Main

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 90: Advanced

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.

  • Page 91: Acpi Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.3.1 ACPI Configuration The ACPI Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) configures the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clo…)]...

  • Page 92: Cpu Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.3.2 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 4) to view detailed CPU specifications and configure the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced CPU Configuration Processor Type Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU...

  • Page 93: Sata Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.3.3 SATA Configuration Use the SATA Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 5) to change and/or set the configuration of the SATA devices installed in the system. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Configuration (1) IDE Mode.

  • Page 94: Usb Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.3.4 USB Configuration Use the USB Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 6) to read USB configuration information and configure the USB settings. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced USB Configuration Enables Legacy USB support.

  • Page 95: Super Io Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Disabled Legacy USB support disabled Legacy USB support enabled Enabled EFAULT Auto Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are connected EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] This is a workaround for system without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI is a high speed controller standard.

  • Page 96: Serial Port N Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.3.5.1 Serial Port n Configuration Use the Serial Port n Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) to configure the serial port n. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Serial Port 0 Configuration Enable or Disable Serial...
  • Page 97 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC IO=3E8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 3E8h and the interrupt IRQ=4 address is IRQ4 Serial Port I/O port address is 2F8h and the interrupt IO=2F8h; address is IRQ3 IRQ=3 IO=2C0h; Serial Port I/O port address is 2C0h and the interrupt...
  • Page 98 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC IO=2C8h; Serial Port I/O port address is 2C8h and the interrupt IRQ=3, 4 address is IRQ3, 4 5.3.5.1.3 Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port.
  • Page 99 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.3.5.1.4 Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port [Enabled] Use the Serial Port option to enable or disable the serial port. Disabled Disable the serial port Enable the serial port Enabled EFAULT Change Settings [Auto] Use the Change Settings option to change the serial port IO port address and interrupt address.

  • Page 100: H/W Monitor

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.3.6 H/W Monitor The H/W Monitor menu (BIOS Menu 9) shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced PC Health Status CPU Temperature :+43 C...

  • Page 101: Amt Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC +12 V +1.5V VSB3V VBAT 5.3.7 AMT Configuration The AMT Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) allows the advanced power management options to be configured. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced [Enabled] AMT Help...

  • Page 102: Serial Port Console Redirection

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Disabled Not perform AMT/ME unconfigure EFAULT To perform AMT/ME unconfigure Enabled 5.3.8 Serial Port Console Redirection The Serial Port Console Redirection menu (BIOS Menu 11) allows the console redirection options to be configured. Console redirection allows users to maintain a system remotely by re-directing keyboard input and text output through the serial port.

  • Page 103: Console Redirection Settings

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.3.8.1 Console Redirection Settings The Console Redirection Settings menu (BIOS Menu 12) allows the console redirection options to be configured. The option is active when Console Redirection option is enabled. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 104: Chipset

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 9600 The transmission speed is 9600 The transmission speed is 19200 19200 57600 The transmission speed is 57600 115200 The transmission speed is 115200 EFAULT 5.4 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 13) to access the Northbridge and Southbridge...

  • Page 105: Northbridge Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.4.1 Northbridge Configuration Use the Northbridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure the Northbridge chipset. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Information Select which graphics controller to use as the...

  • Page 106: Southbridge Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC IGD Memory [32 MB] Use the IGD Memory option to specify the amount of system memory that can be used by the Internal graphics device. Disable 32 MB of memory used by internal graphics device 32 MB...

  • Page 107: Intel Igd Swsci Opregion

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Power On The system turns on EFAULT The system returns to its previous state. If it was on, it Last State turns itself on. If it was off, it remains off. Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] Use the Azalia HD Audio option to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller.

  • Page 108: Me Subsystem

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Disabled Disable LVDS LVDS Enable LVDS. Enabled EFAULT LVDS LCD Panel Type [Select by Panel ID] Use the LCD Panel Type option to select the type of flat panel connected to the system. Configuration options are listed below.

  • Page 109: Bios Menu 17: Me Subsystem

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Subsystem Help ME Version 6.0.30.1203 --------------------- ME Subsystem [Enabled] : Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item End of Post Message [Enabled]...

  • Page 110: Boot

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Enabled Enable the MEBx EFAULT 5.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 18) to configure system boot options. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit...
  • Page 111 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 82577 PXE OpROM [Disabled] Use the 82577 PXE OpROM option to enable the Intel® 82577 PCIe GbE controller to boot the system. Disabled Cannot be booted from a remote system through the EFAULT Intel® 82577 PCIe GbE controller...

  • Page 112: Security

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.6 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 19) to set system and user passwords. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Password Description Set Setup Administrator Password If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,...

  • Page 113: Exit

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 5.7 Exit Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 20) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values and to save configuration changes. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 2009 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save &...
  • Page 114 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Discard Changes Use the Discard Changes option to discard the changes and remain in the BIOS configuration setup program. Restore Defaults Use the Restore Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F3 key can be used for this operation.

  • Page 115: A Intel® Amt Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Appendix Intel® AMT Configuration Page 101...

  • Page 116: Intel ® Amt Setup Procedure

    ® A.1 Intel AMT Setup Procedure The KINO-QM57A is featured with the Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) 6.0. To enable the Intel® AMT function, follow the steps below. Step 1: Make sure the DIMM1 socket is installed with one DDR3 SO-DIMM.

  • Page 117: Figure A-2: Intel® Current Me Password

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Step 2: Enter the Intel® ME password as it requires (Figure A-2). Enter the Intel® default password: admin. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v6.0.3.0019/Intel(R) ME v6.0.30.1203 Copyright (C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Right Reserved. [MAIN MENU] Intel(R) ME General Settings...

  • Page 118: Figure A-3: Intel® Me New Password

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v6.0.3.0019/Intel(R) ME v6.0.30.1203 Copyright (C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Right Reserved. [MAIN MENU] Intel(R) ME General Settings Intel(R) AMT Configuration Exit [ESC]=Exit ]=Select [ENTER]=Access Intel(R) ME New Password Figure A-3: Intel® ME New Password Step 5: Select Intel®...

  • Page 119: Figure A-5: Select Kvm Configuration

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Step 6: Select KVM Configuration and press Enter. (Figure A-5) Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v6.0.3.0019/Intel(R) ME v6.0.30.1203 Copyright (C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation. All Right Reserved. [Intel(R) AMT CONFIGURATION] Manageability Feature Selection SOL/IDER KVM Configuration Previous Menu...

  • Page 120: Figure A-7: Kvm User Opt-In

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Step 8: Two options are shown as in Figure A-7. Choose User Consent is not required for KVM session which means no password is required for using iAMT function. Then press Enter. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v6.0.3.0019/Intel(R) ME v6.0.30.1203 Copyright (C) 2003-09 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 121: Iei Easy Manager Application

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC A.3 IEI Easy Manager Application IEI Easy Manager (iEZMan) application program allows a remote user, such as a support person, to remotely control and perform administrative tasks through a graphical user interface in Windows. The functions of the iEZMan application include...

  • Page 122: Bbios Menu Options

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Appendix BIOS Menu Options Page 108...
  • Page 123 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 　 BIOS Information .........................75 　 Memory Information ......................75 　 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................76 　 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................76 　 ACPI Sleep State [S1 (CPU Stop Clock)] ................77 　 SATA Mode [IDE Mode] .......................79 　 USB Devices .........................80 　...
  • Page 124 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 　 82577 PXE OpROM [Disabled] ....................97 　 82574 PXE OpROM [Disabled] ....................97 　 Administrator Password .....................98 　 User Password ........................98 　 Save Changes and Reset ....................99 　 Discard Changes and Reset ....................99 　 Save Changes ........................99 　...

  • Page 125: C One Key Recovery

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Appendix One Key Recovery Page 111...

  • Page 126: One Key Recovery Introduction

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC C.1 One Key Recovery Introduction The IEI one key recovery is an easy-to-use front end for the Norton Ghost system backup and recovery tool. The one key recovery provides quick and easy shortcuts for creating a backup and reverting to that backup or for reverting to the factory default settings.
  • Page 127 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Windows 7 Windows CE 5.0 Windows CE 6.0 Windows XP Embedded Linux Fedora Core 12 (Constantine) Fedora Core 11 (Leonidas) Fedora Core 10 (Cambridge) Fedora Core 8 (Werewolf) Fedora Core 7 (Moonshine) RedHat RHEL-5.4 RedHat 9 (Ghirke) Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid)

  • Page 128: Setup Procedure For Windows

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC NOTE: The recovery CD can only be used with IEI products. The software will fail to run and a warning message will appear when used on non-IEI hardware. C.2 Setup Procedure for Windows Prior to using the recovery tool to backup or restore system, a few setup procedures are required.

  • Page 129: Hardware And Bios Setup

    Step 2: Install a hard driver or SSD in the KINO-QM57A. An unformatted and unpartitioned disk is recommended. Step 3: Connect an optical disk drive to the KINO-QM57A and insert the recovery CD. Step 4: Turn on the system. Step 5: Press the <DELETE>...

  • Page 130: Figure C-1: Recovery Tool Setup Menu

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure C-1: Recovery Tool Setup Menu Step 5: Press <5> then <Enter>. Figure C-2: Command Mode Step 6: The command prompt window appears. Type the following commands (marked in red) to create two partitions. One is for the OS installation; the other is for saving recovery files and images which will be an invisible partition.

  • Page 131: Figure C-3: Partition Creation Commands

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC system32>format F: /fs:ntfs /q /v:Recovery /y system32>exit Figure C-3: Partition Creation Commands Page 117...

  • Page 132: Install Operating System, Drivers And Applications

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC NOTE: Use the following commands to check if the partitions were created successfully. Step 7: Press any key to exit the recovery tool and automatically reboot the system. Please continue to the following procedure: Build-up Recovery Partition.S t e p 0 : C.2.3 Install Operating System, Drivers and Applications...

  • Page 133: Figure C-4: System Configuration For Windows

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Step 2: Start the system. Step 3: Press any key to boot from the recovery CD. It will take a while to launch the recovery tool. Please be patient. Step 4: When the recovery tool setup menu appears, press <2> then <Enter>.

  • Page 134: Figure C-5: Build-Up Recovery Partition

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure C-5: Build-up Recovery Partition Step 6: After completing the system configuration, press any key in the following window to reboot the system. Figure C-6: Press any key to continue Step 7: Eject the recovery CD. S t e p 0 :...

  • Page 135: Create Factory Default Image

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC C.2.5 Create Factory Default Image NOTE: Before creating the factory default image, please configure the system to a factory default environment, including driver and application installations. To create a factory default image, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 136: Figure C-9: About Symantec Ghost Window

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure C-9: About Symantec Ghost Window Step 4: Use mouse to navigate to the option shown below (Figure C-10). Figure C-10: Symantec Ghost Path Step 5: Select the local source drive as shown in Figure C-11. Then click OK.

  • Page 137: Figure C-11: Select A Local Source Drive

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure C-11: Select a Local Source Drive Step 6: Select a source partition from basic drive as shown in Figure A-4. Then click Figure C-12: Select a Source Partition from Basic Drive Step 7: Select 1.2: [Recovery] NTFS drive and enter a file name called (Figure A-5).

  • Page 138: Figure C-13: File Name To Copy Image To

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure C-13: File Name to Copy Image to Step 8: When the Compress Image screen in Figure A-6 prompts, click High to make the image file smaller. Figure C-14: Compress Image Page 124...

  • Page 139: Figure C-15: Image Creation Confirmation

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Step 9: The Proceed with partition image creation window appears, click Yes to continue. Figure C-15: Image Creation Confirmation Step 10: The Symantec Ghost starts to create the factory default image (Figure C-16). Figure C-16: Image Creation Complete Step 11: When the image creation completes, a screen prompts as shown in Figure A-7.

  • Page 140: Setup Procedure For Linux

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Step 12: The recovery tool main menu window is shown as below. Press any key to reboot the system. S t e p 0 : Figure C-18: Press Any Key to Continue C.3 Setup Procedure for Linux The initial setup procedures for Linux system are mostly the same with the procedure for Microsoft Windows.

  • Page 141: Figure C-19: Partitions For Linux

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC NOTE: Please reserve enough space for partition 3 for saving recovery images. Figure C-19: Partitions for Linux Step 3: Create a recovery partition. Insert the recovery CD into the optical disk drive. Follow Step 1 Step 3 described in Section C.2.2.

  • Page 142: Figure C-20: System Configuration For Linux

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC recovery partition. After completing the system configuration, press any key to reboot the system. Eject the recovery CD. Figure C-20: System Configuration for Linux Step 5: Access the recovery tool main menu by modifying the “menu.lst”. To first access the recovery tool main menu, the menu.lst must be modified.

  • Page 143: Recovery Tool Functions

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Step 7: The recovery tool menu appears. (Figure C-22) Figure C-22: Recovery Tool Menu Step 8: Create a factory default image. Follow Step 2 Step 12 described in Section C.2.5 to create a factory default image. S t e p 0 : C.4 Recovery Tool Functions...

  • Page 144: Figure C-23: Recovery Tool Main Menu

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Figure C-23: Recovery Tool Main Menu The recovery tool has several functions including: 1. Factory Restore: Restore the factory default image (iei.GHO) created in Section C.2.5. 2. Backup system: Create a system backup image (iei_user.GHO) which will be saved in the hidden partition.

  • Page 145: Factory Restore

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC C.4.1 Factory Restore To restore the factory default image, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <1> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the factory default. A factory default image called iei.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.

  • Page 146: Backup System

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC C.4.2 Backup System To backup the system, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <2> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to backup the system. A backup image called iei_user.GHO is created in the hidden Recovery partition.

  • Page 147: Restore Your Last Backup

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC C.4.3 Restore Your Last Backup To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <3> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears and starts to restore the last backup image (iei_user.GHO).

  • Page 148: Manual

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC C.4.4 Manual To restore the last system backup, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Type <4> and press <Enter> in the main menu. Step 2: The Symantec Ghost window appears. Use the Ghost program to backup or recover the system manually.

  • Page 149: D Terminology

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Appendix Terminology Page 135...
  • Page 150 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC AC ’97 Audio Codec 97 (AC’97) refers to a codec standard developed by Intel® in 1997. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is an OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management interface. AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is a SATA Host controller register-level interface.
  • Page 151 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC computer is usually a male DE-9 connector. The Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) converts digital signals to analog signals. Double Data Rate refers to a data bus transferring data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock signal.
  • Page 152 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC PCIe PCI Express (PCIe) is a communications bus that uses dual data lines for full-duplex (two-way) serial (point-to-point) communications between the SBC components and/or expansion cards and the SBC chipsets. Each line has a 2.5 Gbps data transmission rate and a 250 MBps sustained data transfer rate.
  • Page 153 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC USB 2.0 supports 480Mbps data transfer rates. The Video Graphics Array (VGA) is a graphics display system developed by IBM. Page 139...

  • Page 154: E Watchdog Timer

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 140...
  • Page 155 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash.
  • Page 156 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets. Example program: ; INITIAL TIMER PERIOD COUNTER W_LOOP: AX, 6F02H ;setting the time-out value BL, 30H ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...

  • Page 157: F Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 143...

  • Page 158: Hazardous Material Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As Rohs Compliant Under 2002/95/Ec Without Mercury

    KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC F.1 Hazardous Material Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 159 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...
  • Page 160 KINO-QM57A Mini-ITX SBC 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些 元件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。...

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