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M i n i - I T X
E M B - A 5 0 M
EMB-A50M
AMD T56N/T44R Processor
Mini-ITX
Realtek 8111E Ethernet
2 USB3.0, 10 USB2.0, 4 COM
1 PCI-Express 2.0[x4], 1 Mini PCIe
EMB-A50M Manual Rev.A 2nd Ed
February 2012

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  • Page 1 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M EMB-A50M AMD T56N/T44R Processor Mini-ITX Realtek 8111E Ethernet 2 USB3.0, 10 USB2.0, 4 COM 1 PCI-Express 2.0[x4], 1 Mini PCIe EMB-A50M Manual Rev.A 2nd Ed February 2012...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design without notice to its users.
  • Page 3 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Acknowledgments All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.  Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.  CompactFlash is a trademark of the Compact Flash ™...

  • Page 4: Packing List

     1 Serial ATA Cable  1 Metal I/O Bracket  1 Utility DVD  1 EMB-A50M If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 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 ......
  • Page 6 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 2.18 AAFP Header (AAFP) ........... 2-17 2.19 FAN Connector (FAN 1, 2)........2-17 Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup 3.1 System Test and Initialization........3-2 3.2 AMI BIOS Setup ............

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 General Information

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Chapter General Information 1- 1 Chapter 1 General Information...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    512MB. EMB-A50M has an integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 graphics engine, up to 1920 x 1200 for HDMI/DVI output resolutions. With all of its integrated features, the EMB-A50M strikes a balance of performance and price. This versatile product targets Industrial Automation, Entertainment, Networking, KIOSK/POS, Transportation, Banking, Healthcare and Digital Signage applications that require high performance and high reliability.

  • Page 9: Features

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 1.2 Features  Onboard AMD Fusion T56N/T44R Dual-Core/Single Core Processor  AMD Hudson M1/A50M DDR3 800/1066 DIMM x 2, Max. 8GB   Gigabit Ethernet x 2 ...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 1.3 Specifications System  Processor Onboard AMD Fusion T56N/T44R Dual-Core/Single Core Processor System Memory DDR3 800/1066 DIMM x 2, Max.   Chipset AMD Hudson M1/A50M ...
  • Page 11 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M  Operating Humidity 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Display  Chipset Integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 6310 (6250 for T44R) graphics engine  Memory Shared system memory up to 512MB ...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Chapter Quick Installation Guide 2 - 1 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Safety Precautions

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 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.

  • Page 14: Location Of Connectors And Jumpers

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers Component Side (With Fan) 2 - 3 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 15 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Solder Side (With Fan) 2 - 4 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 16 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Component Side (Fanless) 2 - 5 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Solder Side (Fanless) 2 - 6 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 18: Mechanical Drawing

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 2.3 Mechanical Drawing Component Side (with Fan) 2 - 7 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Solder Side (with Fan) 2 - 8 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 20 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Component Side (Fanless) 2 - 9 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Solder Side (Fanless) 2 - 10 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 22: List Of Jumpers

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 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 CLRTC...
  • Page 23 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M KB_USB34 KB/MS+USB2.0 USB3_34 USB3.0 Digital I/O CN11 PCIE x4 Slots F_Panel PWRBTN,RESET,PW/HD LED SPDIF SPDIF OUT LPC_Debug Debug use DIMM1 DDR3 SOCKET DIMM2 DDR3 SOCKET 24P ATX POWER ATX POWER SUPPLY INPUT 4P ATX POWER...

  • Page 24: Setting Jumpers

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 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.

  • Page 25: Cmos Setting (Clrtc) (Jp1)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 2.7 CMOS Setting (CLRTC) (JP1) Function Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 2.8 CHASSIS INTRUDER (CHASSIS) (JP2) Function Normal OPEN CHASSIS INTRUDER 2.9 Pin Header (USB 56, 78) Signal Signal USBD1-...

  • Page 26: Rs-232/422/485 Pin Header (Com 2)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 2.11 RS-232 Pin Header (COM 1, 3, 4) Signal Signal 2.12 RS-232/422/485 Pin Header (COM 2) Signal Signal 2.13 Digital I/O Pin Header (DIO 1) The memory address is 0xFED80180~ 0xFED80187.

  • Page 27: 4-Pin Atx Power Connector (Atx 1)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M DIO_P#6 @MIO:FED80185 Pin 6 GPIOD133 DIO_P#5 @MIO:FED80184 Pin 5 GPIOD132 DIO_P#4 @MIO:FED80183 Pin 4 GPIOD131 DIO_P#3 @MIO:FED80182 Pin 3 GPIOD130 DIO_P#2 @MIO:FED80181 Pin 2 GPIOD129 DIO_P#1 @MIO:FED80180 Pin 1...

  • Page 28: Aafp Header (Aafp)

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 2.17 Front Panel Connector (F_Panel) Signal Signal Power On Button (-) Power On Button (+) HDD LED(-) HDD LED(+) SPEAKER Power LED (-) Power LED (+) Reset Switch (-) Reset Switch (+) 2.18 AAFP Header (AAFP)
  • Page 29 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 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) (Cd)

  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Ami Bios Setup

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Chapter BIOS Setup Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup 3-1...

  • Page 31: System Test And Initialization

    3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The EMB-A50M CMOS memory has an integral lithium battery backup for data retention. However, you will need to replace the complete unit when it runs down.

  • Page 32: Ami Bios Setup

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 3.2 AMI BIOS Setup AMI 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.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Driver Installation

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Chapter Driver Installation 4 -1 Chapter 4 Driver Installation...
  • Page 34 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M The EMB-A50M comes with an Autorun DVD-ROM that contains all drivers and utilities that can help you to install the driver automatically. Insert the driver DVD, the driver DVD-title will automatically start and show the installation guide.
  • Page 35 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 4.1 Installation: Insert the EMB-A50M DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive. And install the drivers from Step 1 to Step 6 in order. Step 1 – Install Chipset Driver 1.
  • Page 36 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Step 4 –Install Audio Driver 1. Click on the Step 4 - Audio folder and select the OS folder for your system 2. Double click on the Setup.exe file located in each OS folder 3.

  • Page 37: Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Appendix Programming the Watchdog Timer Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer A-1...

  • Page 38: Programming

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M A.1 Programming EMB-A50M utilizes ITE 8771E chipset as its watchdog timer controller. Below are the procedures to complete its configuration and the AAEON initial watchdog timer program is also attached based on which you can develop a customized program to fit your application.
  • Page 39 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 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. Undesired result may occur if the MB PnP Mode is not exited normally.
  • Page 40 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M WatchDog Timer Configuration Registers Watch Dog Timer Control Register Watch Dog Timer Configuration Register Watch Dog Timer Time-out Value (LSB) Register Watch Dog Timer Time-out Value (MSB) Register Configure Control (Index=02h) This register is write only.
  • Page 41 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M 1: WDT value is equal to 0. 0: WDT value is not equal to 0. Watch Dog Timer Configuration Register (Index=72h, Default=001s0000b) Description WDT Time-out Value Select 1 1: Second 0: Minute WDT Output through KRST (pulse) Enable...

  • Page 42: Ite8771E Watchdog Timer Initial Program

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M A.2 ITE8771E 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...
  • Page 43 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M call Superio_Set_Reg ; 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:...
  • Page 44 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M CALL Write_Configuration_Data 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,81h JNE Not_Initial Need_Initial: Not_Initial: Check_Chip ENDP Read_Configuration_Data PROC NEAR...
  • Page 45 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M OUT DX,AL 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...
  • Page 46 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Set_Logic_Device proc near 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...

  • Page 47: Appendix B I/O Information

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Appendix I/O Information Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 48: I/O Address Map

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M B.1 I/O Address Map Appendix B I/O Information...
  • Page 49 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 50: Memory Address Map

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M B.2 Memory Address Map Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 51: Irq Mapping Chart

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart Appendix B I/O Information...
  • Page 52 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Appendix B I/O Information...
  • Page 53 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Appendix B I/O Information...

  • Page 54: Dma Channel Assignments

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M B.4 DMA Channel Assignments Appendix B I/O Information...
  • Page 55 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Appendi Mating Connecotor C - 1 Appendix C Mating Connector...

  • Page 56: Appendix C Mating Connector

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables The table notes mating connectors and available cables. Connector Function Mating Connector Available Cable AAEON Cable Label Vendor Model no HEADER.10* 2P.180D(M). USB3.0...
  • Page 57 Housing.20c (TF)Flat Cable.9P DB RS-232 MALE.10P Serial Port COM4 Serial Port CATCH 1701100206 2.00mm Cable Connector Pitch Housing.20c Note: The AAEON Cable P/N with “ * ” sign is for WiTAS series products. C - 3 Appendix C Mating Connector...

  • Page 58: Appendix D Ahci Setting

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M A ppendix AHCI Setting Appendix D AHCI Setting...

  • Page 59: Setting Ahci

    M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M D.1 Setting AHCI OS installation to setup AHCI Mode Step 1: Copy the files below from “Driver CD ->Step 6 - AHCI -> Floppy ->x86”...
  • Page 60 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Step 3: The setting procedures “ In BIOS Setup Menu” A: Advanced -> SATA Configuration -> SATA Configuration -> SATA Mode -> AHCI Mode Step 4: The setting procedures “In BIOS Setup Menu”...
  • Page 61 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Step 5: The setting procedures “In BIOS Setup Menu” C: Save & Exit -> Save Changes and Exit Step 6: Setup OS Appendix D AHCI Setting...
  • Page 62 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Step 7: Press “F6” Step 8: Choose “S” Appendix D AHCI Setting...
  • Page 63 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Step 9: Choose “Intel(R) 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller” tep 10: It will show the model number you select and then press “ENTER” Appendix D AHCI Setting...
  • Page 64 M i n i - I T X E M B - A 5 0 M Step 11: Setup is loading files Appendix D AHCI Setting...

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