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IEI Technology PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual

Pci-104 sbc with intel atom n270 1.6 ghz cpu, ethernet, usb 2.0, audio, cf card type 2, rs-232, rs-422/485, ide, rohs compliant
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PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual
IEI Technology Corp.
MODEL:
PM-945GSE-N270
PCI-104 SBC with Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6 GHz CPU, Ethernet,
USB 2.0, Audio, CF Card Type 2, RS-232, RS-422/485, IDE,
Rev. 1.02 – 17 August, 2011
RoHS Compliant

User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual IEI Technology Corp. MODEL: PM-945GSE-N270 PCI-104 SBC with Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6 GHz CPU, Ethernet, USB 2.0, Audio, CF Card Type 2, RS-232, RS-422/485, IDE, RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 1.02 – 17 August, 2011...
  • Page 2 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Revision Date Version Changes 17 August, 2011 1.02 Minor revision to Figure 3-4: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location Updated formatting throughout document 26 March, 2010 1.01 Minor edit 28 August, 2009 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 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

    PTIONAL TEMS 3 CONNECTORS ......................27 3.1 P ..............28 ERIPHERAL NTERFACE ONNECTORS 3.1.1 PM-945GSE-N270 Motherboard Layout............28 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..............29 3.2 I ..............30 NTERNAL ERIPHERAL ONNECTORS 3.2.1 12V / 5V Power Connector ................30 3.2.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector ............. 31 3.2.3 Audio Kit Connector ..................
  • Page 5 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 3.2.9 LAN Connector ....................38 3.2.10 LCD Inverter Connector ................39 3.2.11 LED and +5V Output Connector ..............40 3.2.12 PCI-104 Connector..................41 3.2.13 Power Button Connector................43 3.2.14 Reset Button Connector ................. 44 3.2.15 RS-232 Serial Port Connectors..............45 3.2.16 RS-422/485 Serial Port Connector ..............
  • Page 6 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 5.1 I ......................74 NTRODUCTION 5.1.1 Starting Setup....................74 5.1.2 Using Setup ...................... 74 5.1.3 Getting Help..................... 75 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes..........75 5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar....................75 5.2 M ........................76 5.3 A .......................
  • Page 7 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual HS C 2002/95/EC W ........120 OMPLIANT NDER ITHOUT ERCURY Page vii...
  • Page 8 List of Figures Figure 1–1: PM-945GSE-N270 .....................14 Figure 1-2: PM-945GSE-N270 Motherboard Overview ..............16 Figure 1-3: PM-945GSE-N270 Motherboard Solder Side Overview .........17 Figure 1-4: PM-945GSE-N270 Dimensions (mm)...............19 Figure 1-5: Data Flow Block Diagram ..................20 Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations (Front Side) .............28 Figure 3-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side) ...........29...
  • Page 9 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 4-3: Clear BIOS Jumper Location ...................59 Figure 4-4: COM3 RS-232/422/RS485 Select Jumper Location..........60 Figure 4-5: LVDS Voltage Select Jumper Location..............61 Figure 4-6: PCI-104 Voltage Jumper Location................61 Figure 4-7: Keyboard/mouse Y-cable Connection ..............64 Figure 4-8: LVDS Connector......................65 Figure 4-9: Backlight Inverter Connection.................66...
  • Page 10 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual List of Tables Table 1-1: PM-945GSE-N270 Specifications ................22 Table 2-1: Package List Contents ....................26 Table 2-2: Package List Contents (Optional Items)..............26 Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ................30 Table 3-2: 12V / 5V Power Connector Pinouts................31 Table 3-3: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts ............32 Table 3-4: Audio Kit Connector Pinouts..................33...
  • Page 11 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys ....................75 Page xi...
  • Page 12 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual BIOS Menus BIOS Menu 1: Main ........................76 BIOS Menu 2: Advanced ......................78 BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration ....................78 BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration....................79 BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration ............81 BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration..................86 BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration ................89...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Chapter Introduction Page 13...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    The PM-945GSE-N270 is particularly suitable for low power and fan-less applications. The PM-945GSE-N270 supports a full range of functions for an AT compatible industrial computer in a space-saving 109 mm x 116 mm profile. The PM-945GSE-N270 is equipped with an on-board low-power consumption and high performance Intel®...

  • Page 15: Features

    0°C to 60°C  Rebooting automatically if the BIOS watchdog timer detects that the system is no longer operating 1.1.3 Features Some of the PM-945GSE-N270 motherboard features are listed below:  Complies with RoHS  Supports Intel® Atom™ N270 CPU ...

  • Page 16: Overview

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 1.2 Overview Figure 1-2: PM-945GSE-N270 Motherboard Overview Page 16...

  • Page 17: Connectors

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 1-3: PM-945GSE-N270 Motherboard Solder Side Overview 1.2.1 Connectors The PM-945GSE-N270 motherboard has the following connectors on-board (described in Chapter 3):  1 x AT/ATX 12V/5V connector  1 x CompactFlash® connector (solder side)  1 x Digital I/O connector ...
  • Page 18 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  1 x LED connector  1 x LVDS LCD connector  1 x PCI-104 connector  4 x RS-232 connectors  1 x RS-422/485 connector (shared with COM2)  1 x SATA connector  4 x USB connectors ...

  • Page 19: Dimensions

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 1.3 Dimensions The dimensions of the board are listed below:  Length: 116 mm  Width: 108.59 mm Figure 1-4: PM-945GSE-N270 Dimensions (mm) Page 19...

  • Page 20: Data Flow

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 1.4 Data Flow The PM-945GSE-N270 motherboard comes with an Intel® Atom™ N270 processor and an Intel® 945GSE Northbridge. Figure 1-5 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other components installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 21 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Specification/Model PM-945GSE-N270 PCI-104 Module Form Factor Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6 GHz with 533 MHz FSB Integrated Graphics Intel® 945GSE Memory 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM on-board (8 x 64 MB x16) System Controller Hub Chipset Intel® ICH7M BIOS...

  • Page 22: Table 1-1: Pm-945Gse-N270 Specifications

    5 V @ 2.6A (Intel® Atom™ N270 1.6 GHz with on-board 1 GB DDR2) Operating temperature 0ºC ~ 60ºC Humidity 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing) Physical Specifications Dimensions 108.59 mm x 115.57 mm Weight GW/NW 650g/250g Table 1-1: PM-945GSE-N270 Specifications Page 22...

  • Page 23: Unpacking

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Chapter Unpacking Page 23...

  • Page 24: Anti-Static Precautions

    PM-945GSE-N270 and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the PM-945GSE-N270. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PM-945GSE-N270 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

  • Page 25: Unpacking Checklist

    If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the PM-945GSE-N270 from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@iei.com.tw.

  • Page 26: Optional Items

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Dual USB cable (without bracket) (P/N: 32000-070301-RS) VGA cable (P/N:32000-033804-RS) Mini jumper pack Quick Installation Guide Utility CD Table 2-1: Package List Contents 2.4 Optional Items ATX power cable (P/N: 32100-052100-RS) SATA power cable (P/N: 32100-068600-RS) RS-422/485 Cable (P/N: 32200-074800-RS) 5.1 channel AC'97 audio kit with Realtek ALC655 codec...

  • Page 27: Connectors

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Chapter Connectors Page 27...

  • Page 28: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    The locations of the peripheral interface connectors are shown in Section 3.1.1. A complete list of all the peripheral interface connectors can be seen in Section 3.1.2. 3.1.1 PM-945GSE-N270 Motherboard Layout Figure 3-1 shows the on-board peripheral connectors and jumpers on the front side of the board.

  • Page 29: Peripheral Interface Connectors

    Figure 3-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side) 3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors The table below shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the PM-945GSE-N270 motherboard. Detailed descriptions of these connectors can be found in the following section. Connector...

  • Page 30: Internal Peripheral Connectors

    Internal peripheral connectors on the motherboard are only accessible when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. This section has complete descriptions of all the internal, peripheral connectors on the PM-945GSE-N270 motherboard. 3.2.1 12V / 5V Power Connector CN Label:...

  • Page 31: Atx Power Supply Enable Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 3-3: 12V / 5V Power Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION VCC12 VCC5 Table 3-2: 12V / 5V Power Connector Pinouts 3.2.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector CN Label: ATXCTL1 3-pin wafer (1x3) CN Type: CN Location:...

  • Page 32: Audio Kit Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 3-4: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location Description +5 V Standby PS-ON# Table 3-3: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts 3.2.3 Audio Kit Connector CN Label: CN Type: 9-pin header CN Location: See Figure 3-5 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-4 This connector connects to an external audio kit.

  • Page 33: Battery Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 3-5: Audio Kit Connector Location Description Description SYNC BITCLK SDOUT PCBEEP SDIN RST# +12 V Table 3-4: Audio Kit Connector Pinouts 3.2.4 Battery Connector CN Label: BAT1 CN Type: 2-pin wafer connector CN Location: See Figure 3-6...

  • Page 34: Compactflash® Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual disposal instructions. Do not dispose of a used battery with normal household waste. WARNING! 1. Keep batteries away from children. 2. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. 3. Only a certified module from IEI can be used as a replacement.

  • Page 35: Figure 3-7: Compactflash® Connector Location

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 3-7: CompactFlash® Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION VCC (+5V) CD2# CD1# CE2# IOR# IOW# VCC(+5V) CSEL# RESET# WAIT# Page 35...

  • Page 36: Fan Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual INPACK# REG# BVD2 BVD1 Table 3-6: CompactFlash® Connector Pinouts 3.2.6 Fan Connector CN Label: CPU_FAN1 CN Type: 3-pin header See Figure 3-8 CN Location: CN Pinouts: See Table 3-7 The fan connector attaches to a cooling fan.

  • Page 37: Digital I/O Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 3.2.7 Digital I/O Connector CN Label: 10-pin header CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-9 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-8 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 38: Lan Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual CN Pinouts: See Figure 3-10 CN Location: See Table 3-9 The keyboard and mouse connector can be connected to a standard PS/2 cable or PS/2 Y-cable to add keyboard and mouse functionality to the system. Figure 3-10: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location PIN NO.

  • Page 39: Lcd Inverter Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual The PM-945GSE-N270 is equipped with an Ethernet controller. The Ethernet controller is interfaced to the external LAN by direct connection to the LAN connection or by connecting the LAN connector to an RJ-45 interface connector. Figure 3-11: LAN Connector Location...

  • Page 40: Led And +5V Output Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 3-12: LCD Inverter Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION LCD_BKLTCTL GROUND VCC12 GROUND LCD_BKLEN Table 3-11: LCD Inverter Connector Pinouts 3.2.11 LED and +5V Output Connector CN Label: LED_C1 6-pin wafer (1x6) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-13...

  • Page 41: Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 3-13: LED Connector Locations PIN NO. DESCRIPTION +5 V Power LED+ Power LED- HDD LED+ HDD LED- Table 3-12: LED Connector Pinouts 3.2.12 PCI-104 Connector CN Label: PC104_PLUS1 CN Type: 120-pin socket CN Location: See Figure 3-14...

  • Page 42: Figure 3-14: Pci-104 Connector Location

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 3-14: PCI-104 Connector Location Pin No. Column A Column B Column C Column D GND/5 V TBD1 AD00 VI/O1 AD02 AD01 +5 V AD05 AD04 AD03 C/BE0# AD07 AD06 AD09 AD08 AD11 VI/O2 AD10 M66EN AD14...

  • Page 43: Power Button Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Pin No. Column A Column B Column C Column D +3.3 V AD23 AD22 +3.3 V IDSEL0 IDSEL1 IDSEL2 AD24 C/BE3# VI/O1 IDSEL3 AD26 AD25 AD29 +5 V AD28 AD27 +5 V AD30 AD31 REQ0# REQ1# VI/O2...

  • Page 44: Reset Button Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 3-15: Power Button Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Power Switch Table 3-14: Power Button Connector Pinouts 3.2.14 Reset Button Connector CN Label: RESET1 2-pin wafer (1x2) CN Type: CN Location: See Figure 3-16 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-15 The reset button connector is connected to a reset switch on the system chassis.

  • Page 45: Serial Port Connectors

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Reset Switch Table 3-15: Reset Button Connector Pinouts 3.2.15 RS-232 Serial Port Connectors CN Label: CN Type: 40-pin header See Figure 3-17 CN Location: CN Pinouts: See Table 3-16 The serial ports connector connects to RS-232 serial port devices.

  • Page 46: Rs-422/485 Serial Port Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual CTS2# DTR2# RI2# DCD3# DSR3# RTS3# CTS3# DTR3# RI3# DCD4# DSR4# RTS4# CTS4# DTR4# RI4# Table 3-16: RS-232 Serial Port Connector Pinouts 3.2.16 RS-422/485 Serial Port Connector CN Label: CN Type: 4-pin wafer connector CN Location: See Figure 3-18...

  • Page 47: Lvds Lcd Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual PIN NO. DESCRIPTION RXD485# RXD485+ TXD485+ TXD485# Table 3-17: RS-422/RS-485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts 3.2.17 LVDS LCD Connector CN Label: LVDS1 CN Type: 30-pin crimp connector CN Location: See Figure 3-19 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-18 The LVDS connector is connected to a LVDS LCD display device.

  • Page 48: Sata Drive Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Description Description GROUND GROUND LVDSB_Y0+ LVDSB_Y0- LVDSB_Y1+ LVDSB_Y1- LVDSB_Y2+ LVDSB_Y2- LVDSB_CLK+ LVDSB_CLK- GROUND GROUND VCC_LVDS VCC_LVDS VCC_LVDS VCC_LVDS Table 3-18: LVDS Connector Pinouts 3.2.18 SATA Drive Connector CN Label: CN Type: 7-pin SATA drive connector CN Location:...

  • Page 49: Spi Flash Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual PIN NO. DESCRIPTION Table 3-19: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts 3.2.19 SPI Flash Connector CN Label: JSPI1 CN Type: 6-pin header (1x6) CN Location: See Figure 3-21 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-20 The 6-pin SPI Flash connector is used to flash the BIOS.

  • Page 50: Usb Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Table 3-20: SPI Flash Connector 3.2.20 USB Connector CN Label: CN9 and CN10 CN Type: 8-pin header (2x4) See Figure 3-22 CN Location: CN Pinouts: See Table 3-21 The 2x4 USB pin connectors provide connectivity to USB 2.0 ports. Each USB connector can support two USB devices.

  • Page 51: Figure 3-23: Vga Connector Location

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual CN Type: 10-pin box header CN Location: See Figure 3-23 CN Pinouts: See Table 3-22 The VGA connector connects to a monitor. Figure 3-23: VGA Connector Location PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION L_RED 5 V_DDCLK L_GREEN...

  • Page 52: Installation

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Chapter Installation Page 52...

  • Page 53: Anti-Static Precautions

    PM-945GSE-N270 and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the PM-945GSE-N270. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical that whenever the PM-945GSE-N270 or any other electrical component is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to.

  • Page 54: Installation Considerations

    PM-945GSE-N270 is installed. All installation notices should be strictly adhered to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage of the PM-945GSE-N270 and injury to the person installing the motherboard. 4.2.1 Installation Notices...

  • Page 55: Installation Checklist

    Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its components. 4.2.2 Installation Checklist The following checklist is provided to ensure the PM-945GSE-N270 is properly installed.  All the items in the packing list are present ...

  • Page 56: Unpacking

     Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 4.1.  Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the PM-945GSE-N270 does not fall out of the box.  Make sure all the components in the checklist shown in Chapter 2.3.1 are present.

  • Page 57: Jumper Settings

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Step 1: Turn the CPU board over so that the CF Type II card socket is facing up. Step 2: Gently push the CF Type II card into the socket until it clicks into place. (See Figure 4-1) Figure 4-1: CompactFlash®...

  • Page 58: Figure 4-2: Jumper Locations

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Before the PM-945GSE-N270 is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance with the desired configuration. There are three jumpers on the PM-945GSE-N270. These three jumpers are listed in the table below. Description Label...

  • Page 59: Clear Cmos Jumper

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 4.5.1 Clear CMOS Jumper Jumper Label: J_CMOS1 3-pin header Jumper Type: Jumper Settings: See Table 4-1 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-3 To reset the BIOS, move the jumper to the "Clear BIOS" position for 3 seconds or more, then move back to the default position.

  • Page 60: Lvds Voltage Select Jumper

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Setting DESCRIPTION RS-232 (Default) RS-422 RS-485 RS-485 with RTS# control Table 4-2: COM3 RS-232/422/RS485 Select Jumper Settings Figure 4-4: COM3 RS-232/422/RS485 Select Jumper Location 4.5.3 LVDS Voltage Select Jumper Jumper Label: J_LVDS1 Jumper Type: 3-pin header Jumper Location:...

  • Page 61: Voltage Setup

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 4-5: LVDS Voltage Select Jumper Location 4.5.4 PCI-104 Voltage Setup Jumper Label: Jumper Type: 3-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 4-4 Jumper Location: See Figure 4-6 This jumper selects the voltage supplied to the PCI-104 expansion module.

  • Page 62: Chassis Installation

    WARNING: Airflow is critical to the cooling of the CPU and other onboard components. The chassis in which the PM-945GSE-N270 must have air vents to allow cool air to move into the system and hot air to move out. The PM-945GSE-N270 must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides allowing air to flow through the heat sink surface.

  • Page 63: Keyboard/Mouse Y-Cable Connector

    The PM-945GSE-N270-R11 is shipped with a keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector. The keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector connects to a keyboard/mouse connector on the PM-945GSE-N270-R11 and branches into two cables that are each connected to a PS/2 connector, one for a mouse and one for a keyboard. To connect the keyboard/mouse Y-cable connector, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 64: Lvds Lcd Installation

    PS/2 connector. Step 0: 4.7.2 LVDS LCD Installation The PM-945GSE-N270 can be connected to a TFT LCD screen through the 30-pin LVDS crimp connector on the board. To connect a TFT LCD to the PM-945GSE-N270, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 65: Figure 4-8: Lvds Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Insert the connector from the LVDS PCB driving board to the LVDS connector as shown in Figure 4-8. When connecting the connectors, make sure the pins are properly aligned. WARNING: The diagram below is merely for illustration. The configuration and connection of the cables from the TFT LCD screen being installed may be different.

  • Page 66: Sata Drive Connection

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 4-9: Backlight Inverter Connection 4.7.3 SATA Drive Connection The PM-945GSE-N270 is shipped with two SATA drive cables and one SATA drive power cable. To connect the SATA drives to the connectors, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connectors.

  • Page 67: Figure 4-10: Sata Drive Cable Connection

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 4-10: SATA Drive Cable Connection Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See Figure 4-11.

  • Page 68: Four Serial Port Connector

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 4-11: SATA Power Drive Connection 4.7.4 Four Serial Port Connector The 40-pin serial port connector connects the board connector to four DB-9 connectors. To install, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the COM connector. The locations of the COM port connectors are shown in Chapter 4.

  • Page 69: Usb Cable (Dual Port Without Bracket)

    0: Figure 4-13: Serial Device Connector 4.7.5 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) The PM-945GSE-N270 is shipped with a dual port USB 2.0 cable. To connect the USB cable connector, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in Chapter 3.

  • Page 70: Software Installation

    0: 4.8 Software Installation All the drivers for the PM-945GSE-N270 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 71: Figure 4-15: Introduction Screen

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual NOTE: If the installation program doesn't start automatically: Click "Start->My Computer->CD Drive->autorun.exe" Step 2: The driver main menu appears (Figure 4-15). Figure 4-15: Introduction Screen Step 3: Click PM-945GSE-N270. Step 4: Select OS. Step 5: A new screen with a list of available drivers appears (Figure 4-16).

  • Page 72: Figure 4-16: Available Drivers

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Figure 4-16: Available Drivers Step 6: Install all of the necessary drivers in this menu. S t e p 0 : Page 72...

  • Page 73: Bios

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Chapter BIOS Page 73...

  • Page 74: Introduction

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 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 75: Getting Help

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Function F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu 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.

  • Page 76: Main

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset...

  • Page 77: Advanced

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:  System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds.  System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year.

  • Page 78: Cpu Configuration

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Settings Configure CPU  WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction > CPU Configuration > IDE Configuration > SuperIO Configuration ...

  • Page 79: Ide Configuration

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used  Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed  Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size  Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size 5.3.2 IDE Configuration...
  • Page 80 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Enhanced Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in EFAULT Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6 storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this mode.

  • Page 81: Ide Master, Ide Slave

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Disabled Allows hard disks to be overwritten EFAULT  Prevents hard disks from being overwritten Enabled 5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system.
  • Page 82 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt.  PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device.  Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is supported.
  • Page 83 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Disabled BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on the specified channel.  BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified Auto EFAULT channel.  Block (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto] Use the Block (Multi Sector Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the device supports multi-sector transfers.
  • Page 84 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s (This setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.) ...

  • Page 85: Super I/O Configuration

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  UDMA3 Ultra DMA mode 3 selected with a maximum data transfer rate of 44 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.)  Ultra DMA mode 4 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA4 rate of 66.6 MB/s (To use this mode, it is required that an...
  • Page 86 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configure SCH3114 Super I/O Chipset Allows BIOS to select  Serial Port Base Addresses Serial Port1 Address [3F8] Serial Port1 IRQ [IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8] Serial Port2 IRQ...
  • Page 87 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Disabled No base address is assigned to Serial Port 2  Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3F8 and the interrupt EFAULT address is IRQ3  Serial Port 2 I/O port address is 3E8 and the interrupt address is IRQ4 ...

  • Page 88: Hardware Health Configuration

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Serial port 3 IRQ address is 4  Serial Port4 Address [2E8] Use the Serial Port4 Address option to select the base addresses for serial port 4.  No base address is assigned to serial port 3 Disabled ...
  • Page 89 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Hardware Health Configuration  CPU Temperature Sensor :52ºC/125ºF SYS1 Temperature Sensor :44ºC/111ºF  CPU_Fan1 :N/A Select Screen   Select Item VCC_CORE :1.184 V Enter Go to SubScreen :4.918 V...

  • Page 90: Power Configuration

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 5.3.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) allows the advanced power management options to be configured. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Current Jumper Setting [AT Power] Go into On/Off, or...
  • Page 91 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configure Remote Access type and parameters  Remote Access [Disabled] Serial port number [COM1] Base Address, IRQ [3F8H, 3] Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1]  Redirection After BIOS POST...
  • Page 92 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  System is remotely accessed through COM1 EFAULT  System is remotely accessed through COM2  System is remotely accessed through COM3  System is remotely accessed through COM4 NOTE: Make sure the selected COM port is enabled through the Super I/O configuration menu.

  • Page 93: Usb Configuration

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Disabled The console is not redirected after POST  Redirection is active during POST and during Boot Boot Loader Loader  Always Redirection is always active (Some OSes may not EFAULT work if set to Always) ...
  • Page 94 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  USB Configuration The USB Configuration field shows the system USB configuration. The items listed are:  Module Version: x.xxxxx.xxxxx  USB Devices Enabled The USB Devices Enabled field lists the USB devices that are enabled on the system ...

  • Page 95: Pci/Pnp

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Auto Legacy USB support disabled if no USB devices are connected 5.4 PCI/PnP Use the PCI/PnP menu (BIOS Menu 11) to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings. WARNING! Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 96 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Available The specified IRQ is available to be used by EFAULT PCI/PnP devices  The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA Reserved devices Available IRQ addresses are:  IRQ3  IRQ4  IRQ5 ...

  • Page 97: Boot Settings Configuration

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 5.5 Boot Settings Configuration Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 12) to configure system boot options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings  during system boot. > Boot Settings Configuration >...
  • Page 98 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process.  No POST procedures are skipped Disabled  Enabled Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease EFAULT the system boot time ...

  • Page 99: Boot Device Priority

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Allows the Number Lock on the keyboard to be enabled EFAULT automatically when the computer system boots up. This allows the immediate use of the 10-key numeric keypad located on the right side of the keyboard. To confirm this, the Number Lock LED light on the keyboard is lit.

  • Page 100: Hard Disk Drives

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives Use the Hard Disk Drives menu to specify the boot sequence of the available HDDs. Only installed hard drives are shown. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Hard Disk Drives Specifies the boot ...

  • Page 101: Cd/Dvd Drives

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Hard Disk Drives Specifies the boot  sequence from the available devices. > 1st Drive [Removable Drive 1] > 2nd Drive [Removable Drive 2] > 3rd Drive [Removable Drive 3] ...

  • Page 102: Security

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Hard Disk Drives Specifies the boot  sequence from the available devices. > 1st Drive [CD/DVD 1] > 2nd Drive [CD/DVD 2] > 3rd Drive [CD/DVD 3] ...

  • Page 103: Chipset

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual this field and enter the password. After the password has been added, Install appears next to Change Supervisor Password.  Change User Password Use the Change User Password to set or change a user password. The default for this option is Not Installed.

  • Page 104: Northbridge Chipset Configuration

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Chipset Settings  WARNING: Setting wrong values in below section may cause system to malfunction. > Northbridge Configuration > Southbridge Configuration  Select Screen  ...
  • Page 105 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Memory Hole [Disabled] Use the Memory Hole option to reserve memory space between 15 MB and 16 MB for ISA expansion cards that require a specified area of memory to work properly. If an older ISA expansion card is used, please refer to the documentation that came with the card to see if it is necessary to reserve the space.
  • Page 106 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  DVMT Mode Graphics memory dynamically allocated EFAULT according to the system and graphics needs.  A fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as Combo Mode graphics memory. If more memory is needed, graphics memory dynamically allocated according to the system and graphics needs.

  • Page 107: Southbridge Configuration

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  1280 x 1024 36b  1400 x 1050 36b  1440 x 900 36b  1600 x 1200 36b 5.7.2 Southbridge Configuration Use the Southbridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 21) to configure the audio controller and spread spectrum function of the Southbridge chipset.

  • Page 108: Exit

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual modulates changes in the extreme values from spikes to flat curves, thus reducing the EMI. This benefit may in some cases be outweighed by problems with timing-critical devices, such as a clock-sensitive SCSI device.  Disabled EMI not reduced EFAULT ...
  • Page 109 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual  Discard Changes Use the Discard Changes option to discard the changes and remain in the BIOS configuration setup program.  Load Optimal Defaults Use the Load Optimal Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

  • Page 110: Abios Options

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Appendix BIOS Options Page 110...
  • Page 111 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Below is a list of BIOS configuration options in the BIOS chapter. 　 System Overview .........................76 　 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................77 　 System Date [xx/xx/xx] ......................77 　 ATA/IDE Configurations [Compatible]................79 　 Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec] ..............80 　...
  • Page 112 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 　 USB Devices Enabled......................94 　 USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled]....................94 　 USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]....................94 　 Legacy USB Support [Enabled]..................94 　 IRQ# [Available] ........................95 　 DMA Channel# [Available] ....................96 　 Quick Boot [Enabled] ......................98 　 Quiet Boot [Disabled] ......................98 　...

  • Page 113: B Terminology

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Appendix Terminology Page 113...
  • Page 114 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 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. The Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) interface connects storage devices including hard disks and CD-ROM drives to a computer.
  • Page 115 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Hard disk drive (HDD) is a type of magnetic, non-volatile computer storage device that stores digitally encoded data. Liquid crystal display (LCD) is a flat, low-power display device that consists of two polarizing plates with a liquid crystal panel in between.

  • Page 116: C Watchdog Timer

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Appendix Watchdog Timer Page 116...
  • Page 117 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 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 118 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 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, 30 ;time-out value is 48 seconds ;...

  • Page 119: D Hazardous Materials Disclosure

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 119...

  • Page 120: Hazardous Materials Disclosure Table For Ipb Products Certified As

    PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual D.1 Hazardous Materials 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 121 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl (CR(VI)) (PBB) Ethers (PBDE) Housing Display Printed Circuit Board Metal Fasteners Cable Assembly Fan Assembly Power Supply...
  • Page 122 PM-945GSE-N270 User Manual 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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