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  • Page 1 AIMB-540 Socket 478 MicroATX SBC for Industrial Applications User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Furthermore, the manu- facturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manu- facturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. Trademark Recognition Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Intel and Pentium 4 are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged...
  • Page 4 AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Content Chapter 1 Introduction ............2 Introduction ............... 2 Manual Structure ............... 2 Manual Features ..............3 1.3.1 If The Motherboard Is Already Installed ......3 1.3.2 If You Need To Install This Motherboard ...... 3 Critical Topics:..............3 Packing List............... 4 Pre-Use Checklist..............
  • Page 6 2.3.13 IR Connector JP1 ............20 Figure 2.10:IR Connector JP1........20 2.3.14 Smart Panel Audio Connector JAUDIO1..... 20 Figure 2.11:JAUDIO1 Connector.........21 2.3.15 Front Panel Connector JPANEL1......... 21 Figure 2.12:Front Panel Connector.......22 2.3.16 Battery Housing ............22 Figure 2.13:Battery & Housing........22 2.3.17 External I/O Ports ............22 2.3.18 PS/2 Ports..............
  • Page 7 3.6.2 Jumper JUSBV1: USB Standby Voltage...... 35 Table 3.3:USB Standby Voltage ........35 Firmware Configuration: The CMOS Setup Utility..35 3.7.1 Using the CMOS Setup Utility ........35 3.7.2 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - Main Screen....36 Reconfiguring the Motherboard ........37 Hardware Reconfiguration ..........
  • Page 8 General Hardware Troubleshooting......88 6.6.2 Hardware Configuration Problems ....... 89 6.6.3 Plug and Play Problems ..........90 6.6.4 Replacing the System Configuration Record....90 6.6.5 Loading Optimized Defaults......... 90 Chapter 7 Technical Specifications.........94 Introduction ..............94 AIMB-540 Motherboard Specifications Processor:..94 viii...
  • Page 9 Introduction Chatper 1...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    1.1 Introduction This is the User’s Manual is for the ADVANTECH industrial mother- board AIMB-540. Anything in this manual that only applies to one board is clearly noted. Please read this chapter before you use your motherboard and identify which parts of the manual you will need to refer to. Please pay particular attention to the Critical Topics section.

  • Page 11: Manual Features

    Chapter 5: System Configuration Covers connecting system peripherals to the motherboard, initial BIOS configuration using the CMOS Setup utility, OS options and software installation. Chapter 6: Using The Motherboard Explains system operation features that derive from the motherboard. Has information on performance optimization and troubleshooting. Chapter 7: Technical Information Lists the motherboard’s technical specifications.

  • Page 12: Packing List

    Required BIOS configuration please see ‘Chapter 5’. Support software installation please see ‘Chapter 5’. 1.5 Packing List The motherboard package includes the following items: AIMB-540 motherboard Rear I/O panel shield ATA-66/100 IDE connector cable Floppy Disk Drive connector cable 3 Jumper Caps (Extra caps in case original caps are lost.) Utility CD-ROM disc (Includes support software, drivers and bundled software, utilities.)
  • Page 13 You will also need whatever external system peripherals you intend to use, which will normally include at least a keyboard, a pointing device and a video display monitor Chatper 1...
  • Page 14 AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 Key Features & Com- ponents Chapter 2...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Key Features & Components

    It is also useful for reference regarding feature functions after the board is installed in a working sys- tem. Chapter Topics: Hardware Features Motherboard Layout Key Features & Components Software Features Driver Software Utility Software AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Motherboard Layout

    2.2 Motherboard Layout The diagram and key on these two pages shows the location of key com- ponents on the motherboard. Table 2.1: Components CPU1 mPGA478 CPU socket for Intel Pentium 4 processor JATXPWR2, Power connectors for ATX power supply JATXPWR1 DDR1, DDR2 DIMM memory sockets for DDR SDRAM modules...

  • Page 18: Table 2.2:Connectors

    Table 2.3: Smart Panel Connectors JAUDIO1 IDE2 IDE drive connectors JUSB1 USB 2.0 ports 5 & 6 connector Table 2.4: Jumpers JCMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper JDIMMVOLT1 DDR voltage jumper JUSBV1 USB Standby voltage JPSKMV1 PS/2 Standby voltage AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Table 2.5:Rear I/O Panel Ports

    2.3.1 Intel 845GV Chipsets The AIMB-540 motherboard uses the Intel 845GV Chipset, a multi-func- tion chipset for higherend performance and mainstream systems. Intel 845GV chipset includes a high performance onboard display graphics controller.

  • Page 20: Cpu Socket

    The components include the following devices mounted on the board: AIMB-540 - • North Bridge: 82845GVMemory Controller Hub (533MHz FSB) • South Bridge: 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) 2.3.2 CPU Socket Function: The system CPU installs in this socket. Description: The mPGA478B CPU socket supports all 478-pin Intel Pentium 4 CPUs that use this socket.

  • Page 21: Pci Expansion Slots

    Function: The DIMM system memory sockets are for installing DDR SDRAM system memory modules. Description: There are two DIMM memory module sockets on the moth- erboard. These sockets are for 200MHz (PC1600) or 266MHz (PC2100) DDR SDRAM memory modules. The sockets function independently, allowing a variety of memory configurations up to a total of 2GB.

  • Page 22: Drive Connectors

    ATA-100. More Information: See the section on “Connecting Internal Peripherals” in Chapter 5 for instructions on connecting IDE drives. Technical specifi- cations are listed in Chapter 7. IDE Drive Connectors: The channels are labeled on the board. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Floppy Disk Drive Connector

    Figure 2.4: IDE Drive Connector 2.3.7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector Function: The floppy disk drive connector, marked ‘Floppy’, is for con- necting one floppy disk drive to the motherboard. Description: The floppy disk drive connector supports connecting one floppy disk drive to the motherboard. The ‘Floppy’drive connector uses a standard FDD ribbon cable.

  • Page 24: Other Internal Connectors

    ATX12V 4-pin connector which supplies additional 12-volt current. More Information: Please refer to Chapter 4, “Installing the Board in a System Housing”. chapter 7 lists technical specifications. ATX Power Connectors:An ATX power supply with two power leads is required for this board. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Cpu & System Fan Connectors Jcfan1, Jsfan1, Jsfan2

    Figure 2.6: ATX Power Connector 2.3.10 CPU & System Fan Connectors JCFAN1, JSFAN1, JSFAN2 Function: Power connectors for CPU and system housing cooling fans. Description: There is one CPU cooling fan connector and two system- housing cooling fan connectors on the motherboard. All the connectors are 3-pin headers.

  • Page 26: Connectors

    More Information: Please see the Connecting internal peripherals sec- tion in Chapter 5. Audio-In Connectors: The JCDIN1 CD-In connector is for CD-ROM or other optical drives. Use the JAUX1 AUX connector for an additional drive. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Onboard Usb Port Connector Jusb1 & Connector Jusb3

    Figure 2.8: Audio-In Connector 2.3.12 Onboard USB Port Connector JUSB1 & Connec- tor JUSB3 Function: Connector for the additional two USB ports port bracket. JUSB3 is an onboard internal USB 2.0 port. Description: Connecting an external 2-port USB port bracket to JUSB1 provides two additional Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports that have their own Root Hub.

  • Page 28: Ir Connector Jp1

    You must use the CMOS Setup Utility to configure the board to use the IR feature. Figure 2.10: IR Connector JP1 2.3.14 Smart Panel Audio Connector JAUDIO1 Function: Connector for the audio features on the Smart Panel.. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Front Panel Connector Jpanel1

    Description: The audio cable from the Smart Panel plugs into to this con- nector. More Information: See the “Connecting Internal Peripherals”and “Con- figuring the CMOS Setup Utility” sections in Chapter 5. JAUDIO1 Connector: The cable from the audio features on the Smart Panel plugs into this connector.

  • Page 30: Battery Housing

    There are several external Input/Output ports on the rear edge of the motherboard and connectors for more on the board. Please refer to the Rear I/O Panel Ports illustration for the port locations. The ports are color-coded for easy identification. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Ps/2 Ports

    2.3.18 PS/2 Ports Function: Connecting PS/2 devices to the system. Description: The PS/2 ports are for a system keyboard and mouse or other pointing device. Do not connect or disconnect PS/2 devices when the system is turned on. More Information: See the Advanced Boot Options section of “Config- uring the CMOS Setup Utility”...

  • Page 32: Serial (Com) Ports

    Description: These are Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports for connecting either USB 1.1 or 2.0 devices. The ports are for ‘Type A’ USB cable connectors. You can connect or disconnect USB cables when the system is turned on. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Lan Port

    More Information: See the Integrated Peripherals section of “Configur- ing the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for information on adjusting port settings. Note: You must install the supplied USB 2.0 drivers for use with Windows 2000 or Windows XP or the USB ports will only work in USB1.1 mode.

  • Page 34: Audio Jacks & Connectors

    Function: Clears the CMOS Setup Utility configuration record stored in the real-time clock’s CMOS memory. Description: A 3-pin jumper. Default Setting: Normal More Information: See Chapter 3 for configuration information and the Troubleshooting section in Chapter 6. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Jdimmvolt1 Ddr Voltage

    Figure 2.21: JCMOS1 Clear CMOS 2.3.28 JDIMMVOLT1 DDR Voltage Function: Sets the voltage supplied to the DIMM DDR memory sockets. Description: An 8-pin jumper. Default Setting: 2.5V More Information: See Chapter 3 for configuration information and “System Features”in Chapter 6. Figure 2.22: JDIMMVOLT1 DDR Voltage 2.3.29 JUSBV1 USB Standby Voltage Function: Sets the voltage status for the USB ports.

  • Page 36: Jpskmv1 Ps/2 Standby Voltage

    Intel Application Accelerator that enhances system performance. Audio driver software - Audio driver and utilities for the onboard audio subsystem. Graphic driver software - Driver software for the onboard video display LAN driver software - Driver software for the onboard LAN AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: In This Chapter

    Please make out “Installing OS & Support Software” in Chapter 5 for more information. 2.3.32 In This Chapter: The Default Configuration Hardware Configuration: Jumper Settings Firmware Configuration: The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Reconfig- uring the Motherboard Hardware Reconfiguration Firmware Reconfiguration Chapter 2...
  • Page 38 AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Motherboard Configu- ration Chapter 3...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3 Motherboard Configuration

    CMOS memory. If necessary, refer to the motherboard diagram and key in Chapter 2 for the jumper location. Turn off and unplug the system. Remove the system housing cover (see documentation if necessary). AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Bios Cmos Setup Utility - Main Screen

    Set JCMOS1 to the Clear CMOS position by placing the jumper cap over pins 2 and 3 for one minute. Return the jumper cap to the Normal position. Replace the system housing cover, plug in the system and turn it on. Run the CMOS Setup utility and load the Optimized Defaults.

  • Page 42: Hardware Configuration Jumpers

    The alternate voltage settings are for use in overclocking. If you are not overclocking the system, you don’t need to change this jumper setting. Table 3.2: JDIMMVOLT1: DDR Memory Voltage Setting Function Open 2.5-Volt[Default] Short 1-2 2.6-Volt Short 3-4 2.7-Volt Short 5-6 2.8-Volt Short 7-8 2.9-Volt AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Jumper Jusbv1: Usb Standby Voltage

    3.6.2 Jumper JUSBV1: USB Standby Voltage This jumper controls the voltage to the USB ports. The default setting is for standard 5V operation. The alternate setting configures the USB ports to also operate with a standby voltage of 5V. This allows the system to wake up from an S3 Suspend state.

  • Page 44: Bios Cmos Setup Utility - Main Screen

    The main screen has a basic list command instructions at the bottom of the screen and displays a function description of the highlighted item. Sections marked by an arrow on the main screen list command instruc- tions at the bottom of the screen. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Reconfiguring The Motherboard

    3.8 Reconfiguring the Motherboard You can change the default configuration (as shipped) of this mother- board as needed. However, since this motherboard has only a few hard configuration options and the CMOS Setup Utility is configuration is mostly either required, recommended or automatic, there will probably be little reason to do so.
  • Page 46 Clear CMOS proce- dure described in this chapter. In This Chapter: Pre-Installation Preparation Installing CPUs Installing System Memory Installing the Motherboard in a System Housing Motherboard Installation Procedure Completing System Configuration AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 Installing the Mother- board Chapter 4...

  • Page 48: Chapter 4 Installing The Motherboard

    Please follow the procedure detailed below to install the Pentium 4 pro- cessor on the board. Intel boxed Pentium 4 processors come with full installation instructions. If you have these, please also read and follow those instructions carefully. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Processor Selection

    4.2.2 Processor Selection This motherboard supports all 478-pin Pentium 4 processors and the BIOS automatically detect the required settings and configures the CMOS Setup Utility accordingly. 4.2.3 Installing The Processor Installing a Pentium 4 processor in the mPGA478 Socket is the simplest part of the procedure.

  • Page 50: Installing The Heatsink

    4.2.5 Apply Thermal Interface Material Before you install the Fan/Heatsink you must apply the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) that is supplied in an applicator with boxed Intel Pentium 4 processors (or an exact equivalent) to the top of the installed AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Install The Fan/Heatsink

    CPU. If the Fan/Heatsink already has a patch of TIM on its underside, you don’t need to apply any additional TIM to the CPU. We assume here that you have TIM in an Intel supplied applicator. To apply TIM to the CPU do as follows: Apply all of the TIM in the applicator to the center of the CPU’s top plate.

  • Page 52: Installing System Memory

    4.2.7 Installing System Memory This section details the procedure for installing system memory on the motherboard. Correct memory configuration is critical for proper system operation. Please review this section carefully and follow the configura- tion guidelines precisely. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Memory Specifications

    4.2.8 Memory Specifications The motherboard has two DIMM module socketsand uses unbuffered DDR SDRAM DIMM modules for system memory. The system memory specifications are: Unbuffered DDR SDRAM DIMM modules 200MHz PC1600 or 266MHz PC2100 DDR SDRAM Maximum 2GB total system memory 4.2.9 Memory Configuration Options This motherboard has flexible memory configuration options.

  • Page 54: System Memory Recognition

    4.2.11 System Memory Recognition The BIOS will automatically recognize the installed memory and config- ure the CMOS Setup Utility. No other action is required to complete sys- tem memory installation. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Installing The Motherboard In A System Housing

    4.2.12 Installing the Motherboard in a System Housing This section explains the basic requirements for installing this mother- board in a system housing or “chassis”. Since housing designs vary widely, you will need to consult the housing documentation for specific information.

  • Page 56: Connecting Front Panel Components

    These will at least include an AGP display card and disk drives and connecting the housing power supply leads. After that, having replaced the system housing cover, you can connect external peripherals to complete the process AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 of preparing the system for use. These will include at least a video display and a keyboard and probably a pointing device. Please see the next chap- ter for information on completing these final hardware installation steps and installing Operating System and support software. ATX Power Connectors: The main power connector from the system power supply plugs into the...
  • Page 58 AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 System Configuration Chapter 5...

  • Page 60: Chapter 5 System Configuration

    5.2.2 Connecting IDE Devices This motherboard supports two IDE channels, Primary and Secondary. It has two IDE device connectors onboard which support IDE devices run- ning in any data transfer mode up to ATA-100. Each IDE connector sup- AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Ide Drive Positioning

    ports two drives, a Master and a Slave. The drives connect to the motherboard with an IDE ribbon cable. IDE cables have three connectors on them, one that plugs into a drive connector on the board and the other two that connect to IDE devices. The connector at the end of the cable is for the Master drive.
  • Page 62 Drive A:, connects to the connector on the end of the floppy drive connector cable. A second drive, Drive B:, would connect to the middle connector on the cable although systems now commonly only have one floppy disk drive. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 63 Note: The ribbon cable used must support the transfer mode of the fastest device connected to it to avoid degraded performance. Chapter 5...

  • Page 64: Connecting External System Peripherals

    You can use a USB keyboard and mouse with this motherboard. They plug into two of the USB ports. The Operating System you use must sup- port USB to use any USB devices. You can plug and unplug USB devices when the system is turned on. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Configuring The Cmos Setup Utility

    CMOS Setup Utility-Integrated Peripherals Enable “USB Keyboard Support” if you will use a USB keyboard. 5.4 Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility The motherboard Award BIOS includes the CMOS Setup Utility that cre- ates a system configuration record that is stored in CMOS memory on the board and is required by the system to operate properly.

  • Page 66: Running The Cmos Setup Utility

    The CMOS Setup Utility is divided into several subsections and some top level commands including the following sections: Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Standard Cmos Features

    Frequency/Voltage Control The main screen also has these command options: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Please see the following sections for a brief profile of what each section does, information on settings you might want to change and things to leave alone.

  • Page 68: Advanced Boot Options

    You can change the boot device assignments and order, the boot options and the power on settings, as you like. If you are using OS/2 set the OS Select For DRAM>64MB line to the OS2 setting. CMOS Setup Utility-Standard Advanced Boot Options AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Advanced Chipset Features

    5.4.6 Advanced Chipset Features Main Section Functions Configures the chipset, BIOS caching and the AGP Aperture size. Default & Autodetected Settings Everything on this screen is an optimized default or is autodetected. Setting Options & Constraints We don’t suggest changing anything in this section above the Memory Hole AT 15M-16M line.

  • Page 70: Integrated Peripherals

    UART Mode Select line to the appropriate IR setting. Check the module instructions for this information. The following four lines will display the defaults for the IR mode you select and should work. You can AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Power Management Setup

    alter the parallel port settings as needed. You can disable the Game and MIDI settings if you aren’t going to use the Game port header. CMOS Setup Utility-Integrated Peripherals(lower section) 5.4.8 Power Management Setup Main Section Functions Configures power management settings. These are overridden by ACPI power management in Windows.

  • Page 72: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    You should not need to use this feature since the onboard display is the pri- mary display and if you disable it, the AGP slot will be primary on the mP4G. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Pc Health Status

    CMOS Setup Utility-PnP/PCI Configurations 5.4.10 PC Health Status Section Function Configures the Shutdown Temperature and displays detected system information. Default & Autodetected Settings The Shutdown Temperature setting is an optimized default. The list of system information is autodetected and displayed. Setting Options &...

  • Page 74: Frequency/Voltage Setting

    Don’t change the auto-detected settings unless you really know what you are doing. You can configure the CPU settings manually. Configuring CPU settings at variance with Intel’s specifications can damage the CPU and void the CPU warranty. CMOS Setup Utility-CPU Smart Setting AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    5.4.12 Load Fail-Safe Defaults This loads a set of minimum configuration defaults. It is used to allow the system to start and then troubleshoot hardware problems. You shouldn’t need to use this, it’s mainly for technicians. 5.4.13 Load Optimized Defaults This loads the Optimized Defaults.

  • Page 76: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Utility once you have fully configured it. In the event you do need to change or re-establish the settings, always make sure to save the set- tings when you exit the utility or the new settings will not be stored. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Installing An Os & Support Software

    5.5 Installing an OS & Support Software This section covers installing Operating System software and the support software on the Power Installer support CD-ROM disc. Once you have configured the CMOS Setup Utility, you should install an OS. If you install a supported Microsoft OS, you should also install the driver soft- ware on the Power Installer disc.

  • Page 78: Installing An Operating System

    To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display device drivers andu- tility software, you should read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you attempt installation. The device drivers for the AIMB-540 board are located on the software installation CD. The auto-run function of the driver CD will guide and link you to the utilities and device drivers ®...
  • Page 79 relevant operating system commands and the pertinent sections of your application software.s user.s manual before performing the installation. Introduction ® The Intel Chipset Software Installation (CSI) utility installs to the target system the Windows INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured.

  • Page 80: Installing The Csi Utility

    5.5.4 Installing the CSI Utility 1.CInsert the driver CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive. In a few sec- onds, the cd main menu appears. Move to [\\AIMB540\Chipset\IntelInf\Disk1], click “setup” icon. 2. Click “Next” when you see the following message. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 3. Click “Yes” when you see the following message. 4. Click “Next” when you see the following message. Chapter 5...

  • Page 82: Install Audio Driver

    Before you begin Please read the instructions in this chapter carefully before you attemptv installation. The audio drivers for the AIMB-540 board are located on the audio driver CD. Run the supplied SETUP program to install the drivers; don’t copy the files manually.
  • Page 83 2. The files on the software installation diskette are compressed. Do not attempt to install the drivers by copying the files manually. You must use the supplied SETUP program to install the drivers. Windows 9x/2000/Me/XP drivers Step 1. Click right mouse botton to open “My computer” property. Find “Hardware”and open “Device Manager”.
  • Page 84 Step 2. In the Hardware Update Wizard window, click “Next”. Step 3. In the following Hardware Update Wizard window, click “Fin- ish”for Windows to complete audio driver installation. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Vga Setup

    5.5.7 VGA Setup Introduction ® As quoted from “Intel 845GV chipset Graphics Chipset Controller Hub (GMCH) Rev. 1.0 May 2002. ® The Intel 845GV Graphics Memory Controller Hub (the 845GV GMCH) is Intel’s first memory controller hub with integrated graphics ®...
  • Page 86 1.Insert the driver CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive. In a few sec- onds, the cd main menu appears. Move to “ \AIMB\540\VGA\845G\xp2k and click “setup” icon. For the other OS, please find your OS’s folder in 845G folder and click ‘setup’with the same process. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 2. You will see a welcome window. Please chick on “Next” to continue the installation. 3. Click “Yes” when you see the following message. Chapter 5...
  • Page 88 4. Click on “Yes” to continue the installation 5. VGA driver is now installing. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 89 6. When the following message appears, you can choose to restart the- computer now or later. In This Chapter: Using System Features Front Panel Controls & Indicators Additional System Features Installing & Configuring An IR Port Performance Optimization Troubleshooting Chapter 5...
  • Page 90 AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 91 Using the Motherboard Chapter 6...

  • Page 92: Chapter 6 Using The Motherboard

    4 seconds when the system is turned, the system goes into the Suspend power conservation mode. In this mode, you have to push the button for more than 4 seconds to turn the system power off. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Reset Switch

    6.2.4 Reset Switch Function: Restarts the system to cold boot. Use: Press the button to restart the system. This forces a restart under all conditions. Don’t use the Reset button if you can shut the system down from within the Operating System. 6.2.5 Note On Reset &...

  • Page 94: Installing & Configuring An Ir Port

    Run the CMOS Setup Utility and pen the Integrated Peripherals section. Set the “UART Mode Select” to the required mode, IrDA or ASKIR, and configure the port settings below it if necessary. Save the settings and reboot. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Performance Optimization

    CMOS Setup Utility-Integrated Peripherals UART Mode Select-IR mode selection The supported Microsoft Operating Systems should automatically detect and configure the port module after you restart the system. Consult the OS documentation or online Help for more information if necessary. You may also need to install support software that came with the IR port mod- ule in order to use it.

  • Page 96: Disk Subsystems

    It os also possible the board or some other system component is defective. Always check the most obvious possibilities first. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Hardware Configuration Problems

    First check the external components: Make sure the system, the monitor and any other external peripher- als are plugged in and turned on. Confirm that the system and the power LEDs on any external peripherals are on. Check that the monitor, keyboard and mouse are properly con- nected.

  • Page 98: Plug And Play Problems

    You can easily restore a working system configuration record from the main screen of the CMOS Setup Utility. To do so, do as follows: Select the “Load Optimized Defaults” item. AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 Press the Enter Key. A confirmation message will appear on the screen. Type a ‘Y’ to accept loading the Optimized Default set- tings. Now make any other settings you need to. Select “Save & Exit Setup” and press the Enter key. A confirmation message will appear.
  • Page 100 AIMB-540 User’s Manual...
  • Page 101 Technical Specifica- tions Chapter 7...

  • Page 102: Chapter 7 Technical Specifications

    Chapter 7 Technical Specifications 7.1 Introduction This chapter lists some technical information about this motherboard. 7.2 AIMB-540 Motherboard Specifications Processor: Single processor for Intel 478 Pentium 4 Frontside Bus - 533Mhz System Bus - 133MHz Supports Pentium 4 Celeron, Willamette & Northwood processors...
  • Page 103 LAN: RealTek 8100 LAN on board RJ-45 connector USB 2.0 Three USB 2.0 external ports on the rear panel Two USB 2.0 external ports by onboard pin header for front panel One USB 2.0 onboard internal port Audio: AC’97 Codec Rear panel Line Out/MIC jacks (mP4G-U) or Line Out/Line In/MIC jacks (mP4G) Supports Mic/Line Out connectors for Smart Panel...
  • Page 104 Power Supply: Connectors - ATX & ATX12V System Management: Winbond hardware monitor and controller for Monitoring/Alerts One 3-pin CPU Fan header Two 3-pin Chassis Fan headers One CPU temperature sensor Seven Voltage monitoring (Vcore, +1.5V, +2.5V, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, Bat- tery, 5VSTB) Form Factor: uATX...

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