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BCM Advanced Research NX530Z User Manual

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Atom™ BGA Z530P 1.6 GHz Low-power processor onboard
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US15WP Single Chipset Solution Nano ITX Motherboard
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  • Page 1 Intel US15WP Single Chipset Solution Nano ITX Motherboard User’s Manual Ver. 1.00 BCM Advanced Research, An Industrial Leader Since 1990 in Industrial Motherboards & Systems 7 Marconi, Irvine, CA 92618 USA | www.bcmcom.com | (PH)949.470.1888 | (FAX)949.470.0971 Tech Support,...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NX530Z User’s Manual Contents FCC Statement ........................4 Notice...........................4 Copyright Notice ........................4 Trademark Acknowledgement .....................4 Disclaimer ..........................4 Life Support Policy.......................5 BCM Customer Services......................5 Product Warranty.........................6 Manual Objectives .......................6 Safety Precautions.......................6 Document Amendment History ....................7 Chapter 1 ....................... 8 NX530Z Specifications ......................9 Block Diagram ........................11...
  • Page 3 NX530Z User’s Manual 1.4.9 Audio Line-In Connector (LINE_IN) ....................26 1.4.10 ATX Power Connector (MATXPWR2) ..................27 1.4.11 USB 2.0 Connector (USB34) ..................... 28 Chapter 2 ..................... 29 2.1 BIOS Setup Program ....................30 2.1.1 Legend Box ............................ 31 2.1.2 List Box............................31 2.1.3...

  • Page 4: Fcc Statement

    American Megatrends Inc. Disclaimer BCM Advanced Research reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance.

  • Page 5: Life Support Policy

    NX530Z User’s Manual BCM Advanced Research assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of the described product(s), conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or masks work rights to these products, and makes no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless otherwise specified.

  • Page 6: Product Warranty

    This manual describes in detail the NX530Z Nano ITX motherboard. We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with NX530Z or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.

  • Page 7: Document Amendment History

    NX530Z User’s Manual precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis. Document Amendment History Revision Date Comment 07/09/2009 First Release...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1

    NX530Z User’s Manual Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product Introduction...

  • Page 9: Nx530Z Specifications

    NX530Z User’s Manual NX530Z Specifications System Intel® Atom™ Z530P 1.6GHz Low-power processor onboard 400/533 MHz Award 8 Mb FHW BIOS BIOS Intel® System Controller Hub US15WP System Chipset Winbond W83627DHG I/O Chipset 1 x 200-pin SODIMM 2 GB DDR2 400/533 org.x16 SDRAM Memory Reset: 1 sec.~255 min.
  • Page 10 NX530Z User’s Manual 1 x USB connectors support additional 2 USB ports Fanless CPU Fan 1 x Chassis FAN connector Chassis Fan 1 x 8-bit GPIO connector GPIO 1 x Line-in Audio 1 x 6-pin ATX Power connector ATX Power...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    NX530Z User’s Manual Block Diagram...

  • Page 12: Before You Proceed

    NX530Z User’s Manual Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.  Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a ...

  • Page 13: 1.1 Motherboard Overview

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.1 Motherboard Overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 14: Motherboard Layout

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.1.3 Motherboard Layout...

  • Page 15: Layout Content List

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.1.4 Layout Content List Slots Label Function Note Page Compact Flash Card (Rear side) MINI_PCIE Mini PCI-e Slot SO_DIMM 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM slot (Rear side) Jumpers Label Function Note Page CLRTC Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm...

  • Page 16: 1.2 System Memory

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.2 System Memory 1.2.1 DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard comes with two 200-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SODIMM sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 200-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

  • Page 17: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.2.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Locate the DIMM socket on the board.

  • Page 18: Removing A Ddr2 Dimm

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.2.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Press the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the ejector tabs. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

  • Page 19: 1.3 Jumpers

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.3 Jumpers 1.3.1 Clear CMOS (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.

  • Page 20: Com1 Ri/+5V/+12V Select (Jcompwr1)

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.3.2 COM1 RI/+5V/+12V Select (JCOMPWR1) RI (Default) +12V...

  • Page 21: 1.4 Connectors

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.4 Connectors 1.4.1 Rear Panel Connectors Label Function Description KBMS PS/2 mouse connector The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. VGA port This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

  • Page 22: Chassis Fan Connector (Cha_Fan1)

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.4.2 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1)  These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. 1.4.3 Serial Port Connector 1 (COM1)

  • Page 23: System Panel Connector (F_Panel)

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.4.4 System Panel Connector (F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  System Power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 24: Primary Eide Connector (Ide)

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.4.5 Primary EIDE Connector (IDE) Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin  1.4.6 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL)

  • Page 25: Digital I/O Connector (Jdio)

    NX530Z User’s Manual  Signal Description Signal Signal Description For inverter with adjustable Backlight function, it is possible to control the LCD brightness through the VR signal. Vadj=0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, > 1/16W) ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal 1.4.7...

  • Page 26: Lvds Connector (Jlvds)

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.4.8 LVDS Connector (JLVDS) 1.4.9 Audio Line-In Connector (LINE_IN)

  • Page 27: Atx Power Connector (Matxpwr2)

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.4.10 ATX Power Connector (MATXPWR2) This connector is for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

  • Page 28: Usb 2.0 Connector (Usb34)

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1.4.11 USB 2.0 Connector (USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to any of these connectors, and then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2

    NX530Z User’s Manual Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when:  An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

  • Page 30: 2.1 Bios Setup Program

    NX530Z User’s Manual 2.1 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

  • Page 31: Legend Box

    NX530Z User’s Manual 2.1.1 Legend Box The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus Key(s) Function Description Move ↑↓→ ← Enter Select + / - / PU / PD Value Exit General Help...

  • Page 32: 2.2 Bios Menu Screen

    NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2 BIOS Menu Screen When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays the items that allow you to make changes to the system configuration. To access the menu items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is...

  • Page 33: Standard Cmos Features

    NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.1 Standard CMOS Features The Standard CMOS Features screen gives you an overview of the basic system. 2.2.1.1 Date [Day, xx/ xx/ xxxx] The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>. 2.2.1.2 Time [xx : xx : xx] The time format is <hour><minute><second>, based on the 24-hour clock.
  • Page 34 NX530Z User’s Manual  Precomp: Write precomp  Landing Zone: Landing zone  Sector: Number of sectors 2.2.1.4 Video This category detects the type of adapter used for the primary monitor that must match your video display card and monitor.

  • Page 35: Advanced Bios Features

    NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features The “Advanced BIOS Features” screen appears when choosing the “Advanced BIOS Features” item from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu. It allows the user to configure the motherboard according to his particular requirements. Below are some major items that are provided in the Advanced BIOS Features screen.
  • Page 36 NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.2.1 CPU Features This item allows you to setup the CPU thermal management function. Delay Prior to Thermal  With the default value of 16 Minutes, the BIOS activates the Thermal Monitor in automatic mode 16 minutes after the system starts booting up The options: [4 Min], [8 Min], [16 Min], [32 Min].
  • Page 37 NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.2.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Set hard disk boot device priority. 2.2.2.3 Virus Warning Enables or disables the virus warning. Item Description Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning Enabled message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
  • Page 38 NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.2.5 Quick Power On Self Test This allows the system to skip certain tests to speed up the boot-up procedure. Item Description Disabled Normal POST Enabled Enable quick POST 2.2.2.6 First / Second / Third Boot Device The BIOS tries to load the OS from the devices in the sequence set here.

  • Page 39: Advanced Chipset Features

    NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.3 Advanced Chipset Features DRAM default timings have been carefully chosen and should ONLY be changed if data is being lost. Please first contact technical sup- port 2.2.3.1 DRAM Timing Selectable This item shows the DRAM timing value by SPD data or Manual.

  • Page 40: Integrated Peripherals

    NX530Z User’s Manual 1024x600 TMD 5.61” 1024x600 Samsung 4.8” 1024x768 Samsung 15” 1024x768 Sharp 7.2” 1280x800 Samsung 15.4” 2.2.3.5 Panel Scaling The options: Auto, Force, Off 2.2.3.6 Spread Spectrum The options: Disabled, Enabled. 2.2.4 Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
  • Page 41 NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.4.1 OnChip IDE Device  IDE HDD Block Model If the IDE hard drive supports block mode select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support.  On-Chip Primary PCI IDE The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels.
  • Page 42 NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.4.2 Onboard Device  Intel HD Audio Controller The options: Auto, Disabled. 2.2.4.3 Onboard LAN Boot ROM The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 2.2.4.4 Power ON Function This feature allows you to wake up the system using any of the listed options.
  • Page 43 NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.4.7 Watch Dog Timer Select This option will determine watch dog timer. The choices: Disabled, 10, 20, 30, 40 Sec. 1, 2, 4 Min. 2.2.4.8 USB Device Setting...

  • Page 44: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    NX530Z User’s Manual  USB 1.0 / 2.0 Controller The choices: Disabled, Enabled.  USB Operation Mode Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full/Low Speed] [HiSpeed] ...

  • Page 45: Pc Health Status

    NX530Z User’s Manual choose resources from the following sub-menu. “Auto(ESCD)” automatically configures all of the boot and Plug and Play devices, but you must be using Windows 95 or above. 2.2.5.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This is set to “Disabled” by default. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

  • Page 46: Load Setup Defaults

    NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.6.4 VCore and Others Voltage This shows the voltage of VCORE, +12V, +5V, VCCP(V), AVCC(V), VCC3(V), VBAT(V), and 3VSB(V). 2.2.7 Load Setup Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations.

  • Page 47: Set Supervisor Password

    NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.8 Set Supervisor Password You can set supervisor password. It is able to enter/change the options of setup menus. Follow these steps to change the password.  Choose the “Set Supervisor Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 48: Set User Password

    NX530Z User’s Manual 2.2.9 Set User Password You can set user password. It is able to enter/change the options of setup menus. Follow these steps to change the password.  Choose the “Set User Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu and press <Enter>.

  • Page 49: Exit Without Saving

    NX530Z User’s Manual for the system to operate. 2.2.11 Exit Without Saving Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones.
  • Page 50 NX530Z User’s Manual...

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