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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T Acknowledgments All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc. ...
Serial ATA Cable 1 1702150150 Serial ATA Power Cable 1 Quick Installation Guide 1 Utility CD 1 EMB-9458T If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction..............1-2 1.2 Features ..............1-3 1.3 Specifications ............1-4 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2.1 Safety Precautions ..........2-2 2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers ......
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.17 Internal Mouse Connector (CN10) ......2-14 2.18 LVDS-LCD Connector (CN11) ......2-14 2.19 SDVO Connector (CN12)........2-15 2.20 System Fan Connector (CN13) ......2-16 2.21 RTC Battery Connector (CN14) ......
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer A.1 Programming ............A-2 A.2 IT 8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program ....A-6 Appendix B I/O Information B.1 I/O Address Map ............B-2 B.2 Memory Address Map..........B-3 B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart ..........B-4 B.4 DMA Channel Assignments.………………………...
M processor and Intel 945GME+ICH7M chipset for better power-management capabilities and enhanced performance. The system memory of EMB-9458T features two 240-pin DIMM and DDRII 400/533/667 up to 4GB. The LCD interface is 18/24-bit dual-channel LVDS TFT LCD and 2 18/24-bit...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 1.2 Features ® • Intel Core™ 2 Duo / Core™ Duo/ Celeron M Processor • DDRII 400/533/667 DIMM Memory Up to 4GB • 18/24-bit Dual-channel LVDS TFT LCD, DVI, LVDS, 18/24-bit Dual-channel DVI/ TV-out, SDVO x 1 for 2...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 1.3 Specifications System ® Processor Supports Intel Core ® Duo/ Core Duo/ Celeron M processor System Memory 240-pin DIMM x 2, DDRII 400/533/667 up to 4GB ®...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T +12V) or AT (+5V, +12V) Power Consumption T7400 2.16GHz, DDRII 667 2 GB:2.24A@+12V, 3.6A@ (Typical) Board Size 6.7”(L) x 6.7”(W) (170 mm x 170 mm) Operating Temperature 32˚F~ 140˚F (0˚C ~ 60˚C)
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T Yes, 2 DVI through an optional SDVO card (TF-PER-V03B-A10) Optional Storage EIDE x 1 (UDMA100), SATA II x 2, Type II CompactFlash x 1 Serial Port RS-232 x 4, RS-232 TTL only/ GPS x1, RS-232/422/485 x 1...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.1 Safety Precautions Always completely disconnect the power cord from your board whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on, because a sudden rush of power can damage sensitive electronic components.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.4 List of Jumpers The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers: Label Function COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.5 List of Connectors The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's connectors: Label Function VGA Display Connector...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T CN21 USB Connector CN22 Digital I/O Connector CN23 COM4 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN24 COM3 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN25 COM6 RS-232 Serial Port Connector CN26 IrDA Connector CN27...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.6 Setting Jumpers You configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.7 COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection (JP2) Function +12V Ring (Default) 2.8 LCD INVERTER Voltage Selection (JP3) Function +5V(Default) +12V 2.9 LCD Voltage Selection (JP4) Function +3.3V (Default) 2.10 Clear CMOS (JP5)
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.12 COM1 RS-232 & COM2 RS-232/422/485 Connector (CN2) COM1 Signal Signal N.C. COM2 Signal Signal DCD (422TXD-/485DATA-) RXD (422RXD+) TXD (422TXD+/485DATA+) DTR (422RXD-) N.C.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T Surr-OUT-R Surr-OUT-L LFE-OUT CNE-OUT SPDIF-OUT SPDIF-IN 2.14 LCD Inverter Connector (CN7) Signal VCC of LCD inverter (+5V/+12V) Adjust backlight ENBKL 2.15 CD-IN Connector (CN8) Signal CD_IN_L CD_GND...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.17 Internal Mouse Connector (CN10) Signal MS_CLK MS_DATA 2.18 LVDS-LCD Connector (CN11) Signal Signal ENBKL N.C. PPVCC LVDS1_TXCLK- LVDS1_TXCLK+ PPVCC LVDS1_TX0- LVDS1_TX0+ LVDS1_TX1- LVDS1_TX1+ LVDS1_TX2- LVDS1_TX2+...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.19 SDVO Connector (CN12) Signal Signal SDVO_SPC SDVO_RST# SDVO_SPD SMBCLK N.C. SMBDATA SDVO_RED# SDVO_FLDSTALL# SDOV_RED SDVO_FLDSTALL SDVO_BLUE# SDVO_INT# SDVO_BLUE SDVO_INT SDVO_GREEN# SDVO_CLK# SDVO_GREEN SDVO_CLK +2.5V +2.5V...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.20 System Fan Connector (CN13) Signal VCC of FAN Speed Sense Speed Control 2.21 RTC Battery Connector (CN14) Signal Battery Power input 2.22 RS-232 TTL/ GPS Connector (CN15) Signal N.C.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T N.C. -12V PS_ON POWER OK +5VSB +12V 2.24 LPT Port Connector (CN17) Signal Signal STROBE PTD0 ERROR PTD1 INIT PTD2 SLIN PTD3 PTD4 PTD5 PTD6 PTD7...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.25 AT Power Connector (CN18) Signal N.C. +12V -12V 2.26 PCI-Express Slot (CN19) Signal Signal +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V SMBCLK SMBDAT +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V +3.3VSB...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T PCIE_RESET# PCIE_WAKE# PCIE1_CLKP PCIE1_CLKN PCIE1_TXP PCIE1_TXN PCIE1_RXP PCIE1_RXN PCIE2_TXP PCIE2_TXN PCIE2_RXP PCIE2_RXN PCIE3_TXP PCIE3_TXN PCIE3_RXP PCIE3_RXN PCIE4_TXP PCIE4_TXN PCIE4_RXP PCIE4_RXN PCIE2_CLKN PCIE2_CLKP 2.27 USB Connector (CN20 & CN21) Signal Signal 2 - 19...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T USBD1- USBD1+ USBD2+ USBD2- 2.28 Digital I/O Connector (CN22) This connector offers 4-pair of digital I/O functions and address is 2A1H. The pin definitions are illustrated below: Signal Signal Digital-IN/ OUT...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 8 out Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4 Pin5 Pin6 Pin7 Pin8 2.29 COM4 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (CN23) Signal Signal N.C. 2.30 COM3 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (CN24) Signal Signal N.C.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T N.C. 2.32 IrDA Connector (CN26) Signal N.C. IRRX IRTX N.C. 2.33 CPU FAN Connector (CN27) Signal VCC of FAN Speed Sense Speed Control 2.34 Front Panel Connector (CN28) Signal Signal...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 2.35 Audio Speaker Output (CN30) Signal SPK-R+ SPK-R- SPK-L+ SPK-L- 2 - 23 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T Below Table for China RoHS Requirements 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg)
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The EMB-9458T CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the complete unit when it finally runs down.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 3.2 Award BIOS Setup Awards BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system performance. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
In some 640x480 display resolution scenarios, user need to choose correct display resolutions under "Display Properties --> setting --> advanced --> adapter --> List All Mode". System with EMB-9458T + PER-V04B to support CRT+ Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup 3-5...
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LVDS channel used as secondary(extended) screen cannot full screen at resolution of 1366x768 and 1600x1200. Other resolutions are ok. You can refer to the “ AAEON BIOS Item Description.pdf” file in the CD for the meaning of each setting in this chapter.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T Chapter Driver Installation Chapter 4 Driver Installation...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T The EMB-9458T comes with an AutoRun CD-ROM that contains all drivers and utilities that can help you to install the driver automatically. Insert the driver CD, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T 4.1 Installation: Insert the EMB-9458T CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. And install the drivers from Step 1 to Step 4 in order. Step 1 – Install INF Driver 1.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T Step 4 – Install Audio Driver 1. Click on the Step 4- AC97 folder and choose the folder your system is 2. Double click on .exe file located in each OS folder 3.
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T A.1 Programming EMB-9458T utilizes ITE 8712 chipset as its watchdog timer controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the AAEON intial watchdog timer program is also attached based on which you can develop customized program to fit your application.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T There are three steps to complete the configuration setup: (1) Enter the MB PnP Mode; (2) Modify the data of configuration registers; (3) Exit the MB PnP Mode.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T WatchDog Timer Configuration Registers Configure Control (Index=02h) This register is write only. Its values are not sticky; that is to say, a hardware reset will automatically clear the bits, and does not require the software to clear them.
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T WatchDog Timer Configuration Register (Index=72h, Default=00h) WatchDog Timer Time-out Value Register (Index=73h, Default=00h) Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-5...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T A.2 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program .MODEL SMALL .CODE Main: CALL Enter_Configuration_mode CALL Check_Chip mov cl, 7 call Set_Logic_Device ;time setting mov cl, 10 ; 10 Sec dec al Watch_Dog_Setting: ;Timer setting...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T ; game port enable mov cl, 9 call Set_Logic_Device Initial_OK: CALL Exit_Configuration_mode MOV AH,4Ch INT 21h Enter_Configuration_Mode PROC NEAR MOV SI,WORD PTR CS:[Offset Cfg_Port] MOV DX,02Eh MOV CX,04h Init_1:...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T Exit_Configuration_Mode ENDP Check_Chip PROC NEAR MOV AL,20h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,87h JNE Not_Initial MOV AL,21h CALL Read_Configuration_Data CMP AL,12h JNE Not_Initial Need_Initial: Not_Initial: Check_Chip ENDP Read_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h]...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] IN AL,DX Read_Configuration_Data ENDP Write_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+04h] OUT DX,AL XCHG AL,AH MOV DX,WORD PTR CS:[Cfg_Port+06h] OUT DX,AL Write_Configuration_Data ENDP Superio_Set_Reg proc near...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T push ax push cx xchg al,cl mov cl,07h call Superio_Set_Reg pop cx pop ax Set_Logic_Device endp ;Select 02Eh->Index Port, 02Fh->Data Port Cfg_Port DB 087h,001h,055h,055h DW 02Eh,02Fh END Main Note: Interrupt level mapping...
M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables The table notes mating connectors and available cables. Connector Mating Connector Available Cable P/N Function Label Cable Vendor Model no...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T SDVO WELL- 1.0mm Pitch 40 CN12 pins(WELL-LIN WL1010H-2*20 P or compatible) Catch 2.54mm Pitch 3 CN13 pins (Catch 1190-700-03S or compatible) Molex 1.25mm Pitch 2 CN14 Battery pins (Molex...
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M i n i - I T X E M B - 9 4 5 8 T H754-2x5 or compatible) RS-232 Catch 2.00mm Pitch Serial Port 1701100206 CN25 Serial Port 10 pins ( Catch Cable H754-2x5 or compatible) IrDA 2.0mm Pitch 6 CN26 BASE pins (HO-BASE...
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