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Advantech AIMB-256 User Manual

Socket p µfc-pga 478 intel core 2 duo / intel core solo / intel celeron processor 800 mhz fsb industrial mini-itx motherboard with pci/ddr2/dual gbe
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AIMB-256
Socket P µFC-PGA 478
®
Intel
Core
2 Duo /
TM
Intel Core
Solo /
TM
®
Intel Celeron
processor
800 MHz FSB
Industrial Mini-ITX Motherboard
with PCI/DDR2/Dual GbE

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  • Page 1 User Manual AIMB-256 Socket P µFC-PGA 478 ® Intel Core 2 Duo / Intel Core Solo / ® Intel Celeron processor 800 MHz FSB Industrial Mini-ITX Motherboard with PCI/DDR2/Dual GbE...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Caution! The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Part No. 2006025600 Printed in China AIMB-256 User Manual Edition 1 June 2008...

  • Page 3: Technical Support

    1 x IDE HDD cable (40-pin, 30 cm) 2 x SATA data cables 2 x SATA power cables 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Startup Manual If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 4 AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) ... 23 Serial Port 3 Connector (COM3)... 24 Serial Port 4 Connector (COM4)... 24 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) ... 25 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) ... 25 System Panel Connector (FPIO1) ... 26 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1)... 27 AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 6 ... 33 Legend Box... 35 List Box ... 35 Sub-menu ... 35 Main ... 36 Advanced... 41 HW Monitor... 66 TPM ... 67 Boot ... 68 Exit... 72 Table A.1: AIMB-256 Specification Summary... 76 Figure A.1 Block Diagram ... 78...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Production Introduction

    Chapter Production Introduction This chapter describes the main board features and the new technologies it supports.

  • Page 8: Before You Proceed

    The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 1.2.2 Screw Holes Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Caution! Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 9 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Aimb-256 User Manual

    USB2 AFPIO AMPJ1 (Optional) SPDIF_OUT2 SM_PWRBTN1 JDIO1 PCI1 CCMOS1 JSPI1 SATA3 USB3 USB4 USB5 SATA2 (Rear Side) AIMB-256 User Manual DUAL COM1 JCOMPWR2 USB1 VGA_DVI-D1 JCOMPWR1 IDE1 SATA1 JBKL1 Figure 1.1 Motherboard Layout KBMS1 JCOMPWR4 JCOMPWR3 COM4 COM3 ATXPWR1 SO-DIMM1...

  • Page 11: Aimb-256 User Manual

    2.54 mm 4 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54 mm 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54 mm 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm 20 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm AIMB-256 User Manual Page 13-16 13-16 Page Page Page...

  • Page 12: Aimb-256 User Manual

    Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. AIMB-256 User Manual HIROSE DF13S-40DP- 1.25 V 5 x 1 header, pitch 2.00 mm...

  • Page 13: Installing The Cpu

    CPU installation/removal, or misplace- ment/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.4.1 Installing the CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Note! Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing toward you. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 14 Turn the screw to the lock position. Warning! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. To prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU, DO NOT force the CPU into the socket. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Aimb-256 User Manual

    Caution! If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ® processor, the package includes the ® - certified multi - directional AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly so that the CPU fan cable is clos- est to the CPU fan connector. Note! Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. AIMB-256 User Manual Motherboard Hole Fastener...
  • Page 17 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan con- nectors. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Aimb-256 User Manual

    Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the mother- board. Rotate each fastener counter- clockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Aimb-256 User Manual

    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 differ- ently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Aimb-256 User Manual

    Firmly pressing a module into the socket snaps it into the mounting notch and engages the ejectors. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one direction. AIMB-256 User Manual DDR 2 DIMM Type Memory Frequency DDR2 533 Max clock Freq: 266 MHZ;...
  • Page 21 A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direc- tion. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM socket. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Aimb-256 User Manual

    Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is com- pletely seated on the slot. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 23: Table 1.5: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    * There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device. 1.6.4 PCI Slot AIMB-256 has one PCI slot. The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed in a PCI slot.

  • Page 24: Aimb-256 User Manual

    Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re- enter data. Caution! Except when clearing the CMOS, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot fail- ure! AIMB-256 User Manual Normal (Default) Clear RTC...

  • Page 25: Aimb-256 User Manual

    1.7.2 COM1 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection (JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR2) 1.7.3 COM2 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection (JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR2) JCOMPWR1 +5 V (Default) +12 V Ring JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2 +5 V (Default) +12 V Ring AIMB-256 User Manual JCOMPWR2...

  • Page 26: Aimb-256 User Manual

    1.7.4 COM3 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection (JCOMPWR3, JCOMPWR4) 1.7.5 COM4 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection (JCOMPWR3, JCOMPWR4) AIMB-256 User Manual JCOMPWR3 +5 V (Default) +12 V Ring JCOMPWR3 JCOMPWR4 +5 V (Default) +12 V Ring JCOMPWR4...

  • Page 27: Aimb-256 User Manual

    Table 1.6: Rear Panel Connectors Label Function KBMS1 PS/2 mouse connector DUALCOM1 Serial port connector x 2 VGA_DVI-D1 DVI port ATX Mode (Default) AT Mode Description The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connec- tor is for a PS/2 mouse. D-sub 9-pin, male AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Aimb-256 User Manual

    USB1, USB2 USB 2.0 connector VGA_DVI-D1 VGA port KBMS1 PS/2 KB connector AIMB-256 User Manual This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. The...

  • Page 29: Aimb-256 User Manual

    The minimum recommended wattage is 230 W, or 300 W for a fully configured system. The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate. You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Aimb-256 User Manual

    1.8.4 Serial Port 3 Connector (COM3) 1.8.5 Serial Port 4 Connector (COM4) AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Aimb-256 User Manual

    These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan con- nectors. 1.8.7 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Aimb-256 User Manual

    The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. Reset Button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Aimb-256 User Manual

    Primary IDE Connector (IDE1) Note! Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin 1. Caution! Please DO NOT use IDE1 and SATA2 at the same time. This is an incompatible conflict. 1.8.10 LVDS Connector (JLVDS1) AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Aimb-256 User Manual

    1.8.11 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL1) Note! Signal Description Signal ENBKL 1.8.12 Digital I/O Connector (JDIO1) AIMB-256 User Manual Signal Description Bright adjust. Vadj=0.75 V ~ 4.25 V Ω (Recommended: 4.7K , > 1/16 W) LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal...

  • Page 35: Aimb-256 User Manual

    This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Note! The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Aimb-256 User Manual

    These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that sup- ports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. AIMB-256 User Manual SATA1 SATA2...
  • Page 37 USB3 USB4 USB3 USB4 USB5 USB3 Caution! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will dam- age the motherboard! Note! The USB module is purchased separately. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 38 AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Bios Setup

    Chapter BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parame- ters are also provided.

  • Page 40: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the system builder’s website to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Legend Box

    Select Item Change Option / Field Go to Sub Screen Next Page Previous Page Go to Top of Screen Go to Bottom of Screen Change Colors Discard Changes Load Failsafe Defaults Load Optimal Defaults Save and Exit Exit AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Bios Menu Screen

    Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. 2.2.1.1 System Overview These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. 2.2.1.2 System Time The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 43 2.2.1.3 System Date The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>. 2.2.1.4 IDE Configuration AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 44 ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. The options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/ DVD], [ARMD]. LBA/Large Mode Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Addressing to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors. The options: [Disabled], [Auto]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 45 Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Controls enabling of multi-sector transfer, if supported. The options: [Disabled], [Auto]. PIO Mode Indicates the type of PIO (Programmed Input/Output). DMA Mode Indicate the type of Ultra DMA. The options: [Auto], [SWDMan], [MWDMAn], [UDMAn]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 46 This gives you an opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. 32Bit Data Transfer Enable 32-bit communication between CPU and IDE card. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Advanced

    The information stored in memory will be used to restore the system when a "wake up” event occurs. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 48 Determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. The options: [No], [Yes]. ACPI Version Features Allows adding more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. The options: [ACPI V1.0], [ACPI V2.0], [ACPI V3.0]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 49 Enabled, the ACPI APCI table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. 2.2.2.2 APM Configuration (Reserved) Warning! You may not use the APM Configuration Function; some APM functions may be limited by the hardware and software environment. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 50 CPU internal clock. Video Power Down Mode Power down video in suspend or standby mode. The options: [Disabled], [Suspend]. Hard Disk Power Down Mode Power down Hard Disk in suspend or standby mode. The options: [Disabled], [Suspend]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 51 Suspend Time Out The options: [Disabled], [1 Min], [2 Min], [4 Min], [8 Min], [10 Min], [20 Min], [30 Min], [40 Min], [50 Min], [60 Min]. Throttle Slow Clock Ratio The options: [87.5%], [75.0%], [62.5%], [50%], [37.5%], [25%], [12.5%]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 52 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse The options: [IGNORE], [MONITOR]. Power Button Mode This setting controls the operation of the power button. Resume On Ring The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 53 Disable/Enabled LAN GPI to generate a wake event. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Resume On RTC Alarm When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 54 Resume On Keyboard The options: [Disabled], [Specific Key], [Any Key]. Specific Key for PowerOn Predetermine key combination sequence that can wake up the system. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 55 Resume On Mouse The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Ac Loss State Select the reset mode if AC power is lost to the system. The options: [Off], [On], [Last]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 56 PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Warning! Use caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Clear NVRAM Clear NVRAM during system boot. The options: [No], [Yes]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 57 Plug and Play devices not required for boot. The options: [No] [Yes]. PCI Latency Timer Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. The options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 58 ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can func- tion correctly. The options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. PCI IDE BusMaster the BIOS use PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE device. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 59 The options: [Auto], [PCI Slot1], [PCI Slot2], [PCI Slot 3], [PCI Slot4], [PCI Slot5], [PCI Slot6]. IRQ3,4,5,7,9,10,11,14,15 Allows you to specify IRQ that is available to be used by PCI/PnP or Legacy ISA device. The options: [Available], [Reserved]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 60 DMA Channel 0,1,3,5,6,7 DMA Channel PCI/PMP functions. The options: [Available], [Reserved]. Reserved Memory Size Set the size of memory block to reserve for legacy ISA devices. The options: [Disabled], [16 K], [32 K], [64 K]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 61 2.2.2.4 Chipset CPU Configuration – Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to Enable or Disable the Hardware Prefetcher Feature. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 62 – Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to Enable/Disable the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Feature. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. – Intel Virtualization Tech Enable / Disable the function of Intel Virtualization Tech. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 63 – Execute-Disable Bit Capability Set the XD feature flag value. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. – Core Multi-Processing Allows you to Enable/Disable execution core of CPU die. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 64 – Intel® SpeedStep Allows Enable/Disable of GU3 function. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Video Function Configuration – DVMT Mode Select Select the DVMT Mode. The options: [Fixed Mode], [DVMT Mode]. – DVMT/FIXED Memory AIMB-256 User Manual Tech...
  • Page 65 The options: [128 MB], [256 MB]. – Boot Display Device The options: [VBIOS-Default], [CRT], [DVI], [CRT+DVI], [LVDS], [CRT+LVDS]. – Local Flat Panel Scaling The options: [Auto], [No]. – Flat Panel Type AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 66 [Type 15 1280 x 600 18bit auto] [Type 16 2048 x 1536 18bit auto] USB Configuration The items in this menu Allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. The options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. – USB Devices Enabled The USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, then item shows [None]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 68 Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in [HiSpeed (480 Mbps)] or [Full Speed (12 Mbps)]. The options: [FullSpeed], [HiSpeed]. – BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 69 USB device. – Hotplug USB FDD Support The options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Onboard Device – Serial Port 1 Address Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/ IRQ3]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 70 Serial Port 3 IRQ Allow BIOS to select Serial Port 3 IRQ. The options: [3], [4], [5], [10]. – Serial Port 4 Address Allows you to select the Serial Port4 base address. The options: [Disabled], [3E8], [2E8]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 71 – Serial Port 4 IRQ Allow BIOS to select Serial Port 4 IRQ. The options: [3], [4], [5], [10]. – HAD Controller The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. – Audio Amplifier The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Hw Monitor

    – GeB8111B_1/2 The options: [Auto], [Enabled], [Disabled]. 2.2.3 HW Monitor 2.2.3.1 CPU Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU tempera- tures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Tpm

    Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display these items. 2.2.3.4 CPU FAN Profile Mode Allows you to select the CPU FAN profile mode. The options: [Optional Mode], [Silent Model], [Performance Mode]. 2.2.4 2.2.4.1 TCG/TPM Support Enable/Disable TPM TCG support function. The options: [Yes], [No]. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Boot

    Execute TPM Command Enable/Disable Execute TPM command. The options: [Don’t change], [Disabled], [Enabled]. 2.2.5 Boot The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 75 To clear the supervisor/user password, select the change Supervisor/User Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to Allows you to change other security settings. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 76 Enable this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self test (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 77 The options: [Off], [On]. Wait for ‘F1’ If Error When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Gbe8111B LAN Boot Select Enable or Disabled Gbe8111B LAN Boot. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Exit

    CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [OK] to save change and exit. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 79 Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select [OK] to dis- card any changes and load the previously saved values. AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 80 This option allows you to load the failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [OK] to load failsafe default values. AIMB-256 User Manual...

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications...

  • Page 82: Table A.1: Aimb-256 Specification Summary

    Specifications Summary Table A.1: AIMB-256 Specification Summary Supports Intel socket P Core 2 Duo / Core Solo mobile CPU with 65nm process technology Intel GME965 Chipset Two 200-pin SODIMMs sockets up to 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 533/667 SDRAM Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100...
  • Page 83 Table A.1: AIMB-256 Specification Summary Display Chipset Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Display Memory Intel DVMT 4.0 supports 384 MB video memory Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp (@ 60 Hz) Dual Display CRT + LVDS, or CRT + DVI-D...

  • Page 84: Figure A.1 Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Figure A.1 Block Diagram AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 85 AIMB-256 User Manual...
  • Page 86 www.advantech.com Please verify specifications before quoting. This guide is intended for reference purposes only. All product specifications are subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permis- sion of the publisher.

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