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1. lt Enter gt Select item lt Esc gt Main Menu Quit without saving changes into CMOS Sub Menu Exit current page and return to the Main Menu lt Page Up gt Increase the numeric value or make changes lt Page Down gt Decrease the numeric value or make changes lt F1 gt General help access the Setup Sub Menu lt F2 gt Item help lt F5 gt Load previous values lt F7 gt Load setup defaults lt F10 gt Save all CMOS changes AIMB 281 User Manual 34 3 3 Main BIOS Setup Press lt Del gt to access the AMI BIOS CMOS setup utility Upon entering the Main Menu page will appear on screen Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items and then press lt Enter gt to accept the setting or enter the sub menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc System Date The Main BIOS setup screen features two main frames The left frame displays all configurable items The grayed out items cannot be configured only the items in blue can The key legend is displayed in the right frame Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message When an item is selected in the left frame the color of the text becomes white Often an accompany ing text message will be displayed in the upper right frame System Time System Date Use this option to change the system time and date Highlight System Time or System Date using the lt Arrow gt keys Enter new values via a keyboard Press
2. 1 4 1 5 1 6 A N 1 9 1 10 1 11 1 12 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 11 2 12 General Information 1 PIE 2 Fealures m 2 SpecificatioNS isaco 2 1 91 SYSTEM rte et e ret n d ea 2 1 322 2 1 33 3 1 3 4 Graphics dee x E uc ede P eee 3 1 3 5 Ethernet LAN 3 1 3 6 Industrial Features i 3 1 3 7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications 3 Jumpers and Connectors ii 4 Table 1 1 JUMPEN aese tot a 4 Table 1 2 Rear Panel 4 Table 1 3 Internal Connector iii 4 Board Layout Jumper and Connector 5 Figure 1 1 Jumper and Connector Locations 5 Figure 1 2 Connectors 5 AIMB 281 Board 6 Figure 1 3 AIMB 281 Block Diagram 6 Safety Pre autighs 7 J mper Settings eier 7 1 8 1 HOW to Set JUMPSIS ee 7 1 8 2 Clear CMOS 8 1 8 3 LVDS Back Light Power Selection ii 9 1 8 4 AT ATX Power Mode Selec
3. BH CPU Smart Fan This item allows users to enable or disable the CPU smart fan System Smart Fan This item allows users to enable or disable the system smart fan 47 AIMB 281 User Manual Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Configuration CPU Warning Temperature This item allows users to set the CPU warning temperature threshold When the system CPU reaches the specified temperature an alarm will be emitted ACPI Shutdown Temperature This item allows users to set the CPU temperature at which the system will automatically shutdown to protect the CPU from overheating damage AIMB 281 User Manual 48 3 3 11 CPU PPM Configuration 3 4 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Enabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST This item allows users to enable or disable EIST The CPU functions at default speed when disabled when enabled the CPU speed is controlled by the OS CPU C3 C6 C7 Report This item allows users to enable or disable CPU C state support ACPI T State This item allows users to enable or disable ACPI T state function Chipset Configuration Setting Select the Chipset tab from the BIOS setup screen to enter the Chipset setup screen Users can select any item displayed in the left frame of the screen such as PCI Express Configuration to access the sub menu for that item The Chipset setup options can be revie
4. Express Clock Gating This item allows users to enable or disable PCI express clock gating Subtractive Decode This item allows users to enable or disable subtractive decoding 51 AIMB 281 User Manual 3 4 1 2 PCI Express Root Port 1 2 Enabled Aptio Setup Utility Copyright PCI Express Root Port 2 Enabled AIMB 281 User Manual 52 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc PCI Express Root Port 3 Enabled This page allows users to adjust the settings for PCI Express Root Ports 1 2 and 3 ASPM Support This item allows users to set the ASPM level The Force LOs option forces all links into the LOs state The Auto option set the BIOS to auto configure The Disable option disables ASPM URR This item allows users to enable or disable PCle Unsupported Request Report ing FER This item allows users to enable or disable PCle Fatal Error Reporting NFER This item allows users to enable or disable PCle Non Fatal Error Reporting CER This item allows users to enable or disable PCle Correctable Error Reporting CTO This item allows users to enable or disable PCle Completion Timer TO SEFE This item allows users to enable or disable Root PCle System Error on Fatal Error SENFE This item allows users to enable or disable Root PCle System Error on Non Fatal Error SECE This item allows users to enable or disable Root PCle System Error on Correct able
5. Standard Mini ATX Form Factor with Industrial Features The full featured mini ATX motherboard offers balanced expandability and performance Wide Selection of Storage Devices SATA HDD customers benefit from the flexibility of suitable storage devices with a higher capacity Optimized Integrated Graphics Solution The Intel Flexible Display Inter face supports versatile display options and a 32 bit 3D graphics engine 1 3 Specifications 1 3 1 System CPU Intel Core 17 3770 3 4 GHz Core i5 3550S 3 0GHz Core 17 2600 3 4GHz Core i5 3570 2 3 GHz Core i5 3450 3 1 GHz Core i5 2500T 2 3 GHz Core i3 2125 3 3 GHz Core i3 3220 3 3 GHz Xeon E3 1275 3 4 GHz Pentium G620 2 6 GHz Celeron G460 1 8 GHz processor BIOS AMI EFI 32 Mbit SPI BIOS System Chipset Intel H61 m SATA Hard Disk Drive Interface Equipped with on board SATA connectors with a data transmission rate of up to 300 MB 1 3 2 Memory RAM Supports up to 16 GB in two 204 pin DIMM sockets Supports dual chan nel DDR3 1066 1333 1600f MHz SDRAM Supports non ECC unbuffered DIMMs Does not support memory configura tions that mix non ECC with ECC unbuffered DIMMs Note 32 bit OS may not detect the RAM when only 16 GB is installed AIMB 281 User Manual 2 1 3 3 Input Output 1 3 4 1 3 5 1 3 6 1 3 7 W PCle Slot One mini PCle expansion slot and one PCle x4 expansion slot Parallel Port Configured to LPT1 or disabled LPT1 suppor
6. AIMB 281 Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Celeron LGA1155 Mini ITX with CRT DVI LVDS 6 COM Dual LAN PCle x4 AD ANTECH Enabling an Intelligent Planet Copyright The documentation and software included with this product are copyrighted 2015 by Advantech Co Ltd All rights are reserved Advantech Co Ltd reserves the right to improve the products described in this manual at any time without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced copied translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co Ltd All information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However Advantech Co Ltd assumes no responsibility for its use nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties that may result from its use Acknowledgements IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Core 17 15 13 Pentium Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation WinBond is a trademark of Winbond Corporation All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners Part No 2006028100 Edition 1 Printed in China June 2015 AIMB 281 User Manual ii A Message to the Customer Advantech Customer Services Every Advantech product is built with exact specifications to ensure reliable perfor mance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environments Whether this Advantech equipment is dest
7. ES Insert the driver CD into the system s CD ROM drive Navigate to the Intel Graphics folder and double click Setup exe to complete the driver installation for Windows 7 and XP aaa IH61 1L Driver 2261 1 Driver p MAZERE HHS BENE 21 21 ERRE 4 i ra ae ur audio Step Step Step Step 4_ Step 5_ Step j Benue 1 Chipset 2_Microsof 3_VGA LAN AUDIO 6_FLASH 2 t NET Framewo A ESE T I i RAR 1 a Step 7_ME Step audio B sm E 8_AHCI BA 2 Fee C DataBase D public acloa Hi 58 Tools acloa J 53 New Group aclo SAP training mater AIMB 281 User Manual 68 Chapter 6 LAN Configuration 6 1 6 2 6 3 Introduction AIMB 281 features dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCle x1 lanes Realtek RTL8111E VL LAN1 and Realtek RTL8111E VL LAN2 that offer a bandwidth of up to 500 MB sec eliminating network data bottlenecks and incorporating Gigabit Ethernet at 1000 Mbps Installation Note Before installing the LAN drivers ensure that the CSI utility has been installed See Chapter 5 for information on installing the CSI utility El The AIMB 281 s Realtek RTL8111E VL LAN1 and Realtek RTL8111E VL LAN2 Gigabit integrated controllers support all major network operating systems However the installation procedure varies between systems Identify the
8. the lt Tab gt key or lt Arrow gt keys to move between fields The date must be entered in MM DD YY format The time must be entered in HH MM SS format 35 AIMB 281 User Manual 3 3 1 Advanced BIOS Features Select the Advanced tab from the AIMB 281 setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS setup screen Users can select any item listed in the left frame for example CPU Configuration to access the sub menu for that item Advanced BIOS setup options can be displayed for review by using the lt Arrow gt keys to select the item The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section The sub menu items are also described in the following pages Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C gt PCI Subsystem Settings AIMB 281 User Manual 36 3 3 2 PCI Express Settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 Inc Link Training Retry Link Training Retry This item allows users to adjust the number of retries for PCIE link failures Link Training Timeout This item allows users to setup a timeout for link training 37 AIMB 281 User Manual 3 3 3 ACPI Settings Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Disabled Enable ACPI Auto Configuration This item allows users to enable or disable BIOS ACPI auto configuration Enable Hibernation This item allows users to enable or disable hibernation ACPI Sleep Stat
9. Error PME SCI This item allows users to enable or disable PCle PME SCI 53 AIMB 281 User Manual Hot Plug This item allows users to enable or disable the PCle Hot Plug PCle Speed This item allows users to select the PCle port speed Extra Bus Reserved This item allows users to configure Extra Bus Reserved for bridges behind the Root Bridge m Reserved Memory This item allows users to configure the Reserved Memory Range for the Root Bridge Prefetchable Memory This item allows users to configure the Prefetchable Memory Range for the Root Bridge B Reserved I O This item allows users to configure the Reserved I O 4K 8K 12K 16K 20K Range for the Root Bridge 3 4 2 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Enabled EHCI 1 2 This item allows users to enable or disable the controller m USB Ports Pre Port Disable Control This item allows users to enable or disable each USB port individually AIMB 281 User Manual 54 3 4 3 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Auto Azalia This item allows users to enable or disable Azalia devices 3 4 4 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends gt Graphics Configuration 55 AIMB 281 User Manual Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Primary Display Auto Primary Display This item allows us
10. SUB connector com monly used for VGA 15 AIMB 281 User Manual Table 2 2 VGA Connector VGA1 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 RED 9 CRT_VCCIN 2 VGA_G 10 GND 3 VGA_B 11 N C 4 N C 12 V_SDAT 5 GND 13 H SYNC 6 GND 14 V SYNC 7 GND 15 V_SCLK DVI L Table 2 3 DVI Connector DVI1 Pin Signal 1 TMDS2 2 TMDS2 3 TMDS 2 4 Shield 4 TMDS4 5 TMDS4 6 DDC_CLK 7 DDC_DATA 8 VSYNC 9 TMDS1 10 TMDS1 11 TMDS 1 3 Shield 12 TMDS3 13 TMDS3 14 15 GND 16 HOTPLUG_DETECT 17 TMDSO 18 050 19 TMDS_0 5_ Shield 20 TMDS5 21 TMDS5 AIMB 281 User Manual 16 2 4 Table 2 3 DVI Connector DVI1 22 TMDSCLK Shield 23 TMDSCLK 24 TMDSCLK C1 RED C2 GREEN C3 BLUE C4 HSYNC C5 AGND_1 C6 AGND 2 Serial Ports COM12 COM56 12 COM34 56 AIMB 281 supports six serial ports 4 56 support RS 232 12 supports RS 232 422 485 supports RS 485 auto flow control These ports can be used to connect serial devices such as a mouse or printer or to a communications network The IRQ and address ranges for both ports are fixed However users can disable the port or change the parameters via the system BIOS setup Various devices implement the RS 232 standards in differing ways If users encoun ter problems with a serial device check the pin as
11. dx Enable the watchdog timer function Mov al 30h Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 01h Out dx al Dec dx Set minutes as the counting unit Mov al 0f5h Out dx al Inc dx In al dx Or al 08h Out dx al Dec dx Set the timeout interval as 5 minutes and start counting Mov al 0f6h Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 5 Out dx al Dec dx Lock NCT6776F Mov al 0aah Out dx al 3 Enable the watchdog timer to be reset using a mouse Mov dx 2eh Unlock NCT6776F Mov al 87h Out dx al Out dx al Mov al 07h Select the watchdog timer registers Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 08h Out dx al AIMB 281 User Manual 76 Dec dx Enable the watchdog timer function Mov al 30h Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 01h Out dx al Dec dx Enable the watchdog timer to be reset using a mouse Mov al 0f7h Out dx al Inc dx In al dx Or al 80h Out dx al Dec dx Lock NCT6776F Mov al 0aah Out dx al 4 Enable the watchdog timer to be reset via the keyboard Mov dx 2eh Unlock NCT6776F Mov al 87h Out dx al Out dx al Mov al 07h Select the watchdog timer registers Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 08h Out dx al Dec dx Enable the watchdog timer function Mov al 30h Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 01h Out dx al Dec dx Enable the watchdog timer to be strobed reset via the keyboard Mov al 0f7h Out dx al Inc dx In al dx Or al 40h Out dx al 77 AIMB 281 User Manual Dec dx Lock NCT6776F Mov al 0aah Out dx al 5 Generate a timeout signal without th
12. jr BNE ik ET Ww E audio Step Step Step Step 4_ Step 5_ Step S 2564 1 Chipset 2_Microsof 3_VGA LAN AUDIO 6_FLASH t NET Framewo y T pps amp Step 7_ME Step audio ss 8_AHCI BA E amp C cs DataBase D amp 9 public acloa H 8 Tools acloa Ss New Group aclo G9 SAP training mater 65 AIMB 281 User Manual AIMB 281 User Manual 66 Chapter 5 VGA Setup 5 1 Introduction The Intel Core i7 3770 Core i5 3550S Core i3 3220 Core i7 2600 Core i5 3570 Core i5 3450 Core i5 2500T Core i3 2125 Core i3 3220 Xeon E3 1275 Xeon E3 1225 Pentium G620 Celeron G460 Core i3 2120 Pentium G850 Celeron G540 CPUs with dual cores are embedded with an integrated graphics controller However a VGA driver must be installed to enable this function Optimized integrated graphics solution Intel s flexible graphics technology supports versatile display options a 32 bit 3D graphics engine dual independent displays and enhanced display modes for widescreen flat panels including extended twin and clone dual display modes These features combined with optimized 3D support ensure that AIMB 281 delivers a vivid yet realistic visual experience 5 2 Windows 7 XP Note Before installing this driver ensure that the CSI utility has been installed E See Chapter 5 for information on installing the CSI utility
13. section detailing the driver setup procedures for your specific operating system and follow the instructions provided Windows 7 XP Driver Setup Realtek RTL8111E VL Insert the driver CD into the system s CD ROM drive Open the LAN folder and nav igate to the appropriate directory for your OS meri Driver 22 m61 Drive MASERSE HAJS SERENA dvi i oy N X i w NN 1 1 P TE 4 4 E sa audio Step Step Step Step 4_ Step 5_ Step 3 Bence 1 Chipset 2_Microsof 3_VGA LAN AUDIO 6_FLASH t NET Framewo ESE lt 3 xt Ji RAR Ta 4 pai E Step 7 ME Step audio B sm E 8 AHCI BA amp zm C ca DataBase 0 58 public acloa Tools acloa J 53 New Group Naclo SAP training mater AIMB 281 User Manual 70 Programming the Watchdog Timer A 1 Programming the Watchdog Timer AIMB 281 s watchdog timer can be used to monitor the system software operation and initiate corrective action if the software fails within the allocated period This section describes the operation of the watchdog timer and how to program it A 1 1 Watchdog Timer Overview The watchdog timer is built into the super I O controller Nuvoton NCT6776F and pro vides the following user programmable functions Controllable via a user program W Timer can be set from 1 to 255 seconds or 1 to 255 minutes m Generates an interrupt or reset signal if
14. the motherboard by setting the jumpers The default motherboard settings and options for each jumper are also explained How to Set Jumpers Users can configure the motherboard according to specific application requirements by setting the jumpers A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit Jumpers consist of two metal pins and a small metal clip often protected by a plastic cover that slides over the pins to connect them To close or turn ON a jumper connect the pins with the clip To open or turn OFF a jumper remove the clip Some jumpers consist of three pins labeled 1 2 and 3 In such cases connect either Pins 1 and 2 or Pins 2 and 3 A pair of needle nose pliers may be necessary for set ting jumpers 7 AIMB 281 User Manual 1 8 2 Clear CMOS JCMOS1 This jumper allows users to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS The CMOS memory can be cleared of the date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which includes system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM follow the instructions outlined below 1 2 3 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord Remove the onboard battery Move the jumper cap from Pins 1 2 default to Pins 2 3 Leave the cap on Pins 2 3 for approximately 5 10 seconds before moving the cap back to Pins 1 2 Reinstall the battery Plug in
15. the power cord and turn the computer on Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Note Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on the CLRTC jumper from its default position Removing the cap will cause a 5 system boot failure O 099000 2222 eooco 0005 coor lt ry e gt Qe VO 6555 O ooocn X 22209 di ooooe C 0290000 o 9 Doe 00000 000060 sr O so oc eo sol gt 222 gt ee Aaaa Cos 5555555 wa p es JCMOS1 f een 298024 5 20900002 2 THE prs 200 sus OOOtC 9 5656 9t 1 1 Normal Default Clear CMOS AIMB 281 User Manual 8 Note The RTC does not need to be cleared when the system hangs because of overclocking For system failures due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system to allow the BIOS to automatically reset the parameter settings to their default values 1 8 3 LVDS Back Light Power Selection JBKLVOL1 45V 43 3 V 9 AIMB 281 User Manual 1 8 4 AT ATX Power Mode Select JPSON This jumper allows users to select between ATX or AT mode 0000 cove PE 00000 E rer 2 1 09 9 0 2 00006 0 uoo0 persa en 92229 Tr JPSON1 00000 55559 lanc
16. the software fails to reset the timer before timeout A 1 2 Programming the Watchdog Timer The I O port address for the watchdog timer is 2E hex and 2F hex Specifically 2E hex is the address port and 2F hex is the data port Users must first assign a reg ister address by writing an address value into address port 2E hex and then write read data to from the assigned register through data port 2F hex AIMB 281 User Manual 72 Unlock NCT6776F 1 Set the watchdog timer register 4 c Enable the function of the watchdog timer LI Use the watchdog timer function a Lock NCT6776F AIMB 281 User Manual Table A 1 Watchdog Timer Registers Address of Register 2E Attribute Read Write vade re description 87 hex Write this address to I O address port 2E hex twice to unlock NCT6776F 07 hex wit 08 hex to select the watchdog timer Write 01 hex to enable the watchdog timer func SORA wale tion The default setting is Disabled Set seconds or minutes as units for the timer Write 0 to Bit 3 set seconds as the counting unit F5 hex write default Write 1 to Bit 3 set minutes as the counting unit 0 stop timer default 01 FF hex The value in seconds or minutes depends on the value set in register F5 hex This F6 hex write number decides how long the watchdog timer waits for strobe bef
17. 0 xii 6 3 Appendix A A 1 Appendix B B 1 Windows 7 XP Driver Setup Realtek RTL8111E VL 70 Programming the Watchdog Timer 71 Programming the Watchdog Timer e 72 A 1 1 Watchdog Timer 72 A 1 2 Programming the Watchdog 72 Table A 1 Watchdog Timer Registers 22 1 74 A 1 3 Example Program i 75 Jumper Settings amp Connector List 79 J mper Settings seisis Fete t e aa 80 xiii AIMB 281 User Manual AIMB 281 User Manual xiv Chapter 1 General Information 1 1 Introduction AIMB 281 is designed with the Intel H61 for industrial applications that require both high performance computing and enhanced power management capabilities The motherboard supports Intel Core i7 3770 3 4 GHz Core i5 3550S 3 0 GHz Core i7 2600 3 4 GHz Core i5 3570 2 3 GHz Core i5 3450 3 1 GHz Core i5 2500T 2 3 GHz Core i3 2125 3 3 GHz Core i3 3220 3 3 GHz Xeon E3 1275 3 4 GHz Xeon E3 1225 3 1 GHz Pentium G620 2 6 GHz Celeron G460 1 8 GHz processors L3 cache of up to 8 MB and DDR3 1066 1333 1600 memory up to 16 GB AIMB 281 also offers rich connectivity with 6 serial ports 8 USB 2 0 dual GbE LAN and SATA II ports 1 2 Features W Rich I O Connectivity Dual GbE LAN via PCle x 1 bus 8 USB 2 0 ports 6 serial ports 1 mini PCle and 1 PCle x 4
18. 1 23 Front Headphone Connector _ 1 24 Table 2 8 Front Headphone Connector AUDIO 1 24 ATX Power Connector EATXPWR 1 12 1 25 Table 2 9 ATX Power Connector EATXPWR1 ATX12V1 25 xi AIMB 281 User Manual 2 13 2 14 2 15 2 16 2 17 2 18 2 19 Chapter 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 7 Chapter 4 4 1 4 2 4 3 Chapter 5 5 1 5 2 Chapter 6 6 1 6 2 AIMB 281 User Manual SPI Flash Connector JSPI sse 26 Table 2 10 SPI Flash Connector SPI1 26 LCD Inverter Connector 27 Table 2 11 LCD Inverter Connector JBKL1 27 LVDS Connector JLVDS1 nnns 28 Table 2 12 L VDS Connector 051 28 General Purpose I O Connector 1 29 Table 2 13 General Purpose I O Connector JDIO1 29 LPC Connector for Debug 30 Table 2 14 General Purpose I O Connector JDIO1 30 JSETGOM 1 erret aa 31 Table 2 15 JSETCOMI i 31 ERTI errr eee iii 32 Table 2 16 ee tent rit 32 BIOS Operation 33 Introduc
19. 1 1 0000000000006 000000000000 2 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 STB 2 AFD 3 DATAO 4 ERR 5 DATA1 6 INIT 7 DATA2 8 SLIN 9 DATA3 10 GND 11 DATA4 12 GND 13 DATA5 14 GND 15 DATA6 16 GND 17 DATA7 18 GND 19 ACK 20 GND 21 BUSY 22 GND 23 PE 24 GND 25 SLCT 26 NC AIMB 281 User Manual 32 Chapter 3 BIOS Operation 3 1 Introduction AMI BIOS is extremely popular and has been integrated into numerous mother boards for over a decade The AMI BIOS setup menu is also referred to as BIOS BIOS setup or CMOS setup With the AMI BIOS setup program users can modify BIOS settings to control the special computer features The setup program comprises several menus and config urable options The basic navigation of the AIMB 281 setup screens is described in this chapter 3 2 BIOS Setup The AIMB 281 system is equipped with AMI BIOS as well as a CMOS setup utility that allows users to configure settings and activate certain system features The CMOS setup utility saves all configuration settings to the CMOS RAM of the motherboard When the power is turned off the battery on the board provides the necessary power to preserve the CMOS RAM When the power is turned on users can access the CMOS setup screen by pressing the lt Del gt button during the BIOS POST Power On Self Test Control Keys lt t gt lt gt lt gt lt gt to specific item
20. 142 143 SD3 145 146 SD3 116 117 Memory Module Information Item MEM 13 MEM 14 MEM 15 Module Vendor DSL Panram ADATA Module P N DDR3 1333 2GB cLg 200D386328 NB E 7311B0873ZV K2BASESF Chip Vendor Elpida Elpida Chip P N J1108BDSE DJ F F140X8A09481 J2108BCSE DJ F Capacity 2GB 8 GB 2GB Unbuffered Regis Unbuffered Unbuffered Unbuffered Type SO DIMM SO DIMM SO DIMM Speed 1333 1333 1333 ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Wide Temp Support NIL NIL Device ID SD3 019 020 03 140 141 03 132 133 Memory Module Information Item MEM 16 MEM 17 MEM 18 Module Vendor Kingston PQI Apacer Module P N KVR1066D3S7 1G MFCBR502SA0101 78 A2GC3 421 Chip Vendor Kingston Hynix Elpida Chip P N D1288JPNDPLD9U H5TQ2G83AFR J1108BDBG DJ F Capacity 1GB 4GB 2 GB Unbuffered Regis Unbuffered Unbuffered Unbuffered AIMB 281 User Manual vi Type SO DIMM SO DIMM SO DIMM Speed 1066 1066 1066 ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Wide Temp Support NIL NIL NIL Device ID SD3 064 065 SD3 075 076 SD3 027 028 Memory Module Information ltem MEM 19 MEM 20 MEM 21 Module Vendor Kingston hynix Transcend Module P N KVR1333D3S9 1G HMT112S6TFR8C H9 TS512MSK64V1N Chip Vendor Kingston Hynix Hynix Chip P N D1288JPNDPLD9U H5TQ1G83TFR H5TQ2G83BFR Capacity 1GB 1GB 4GB Unbuffe
21. 3 PH 3 1 2 00mm PER mom Default JPSON1 AT ATX Mode Select Setting Function 1 2 AT mode 2 3 ATX mode default AIMB 501 User Manual Yu 595 JPSONI PH_3x1V_2 00mm 1 i 3 Default 82 83 AIMB 501 User Manual AD ANTECH Enabling an Intelligent Planet 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 such as electronically by photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission from the publisher All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Advantech Co Ltd 2015
22. 3 V 13 3 3 V 14 12V 25 AIMB 281 User Manual Table 2 9 ATX Power Connector EATXPWR1 ATX12V1 15 Ground 16 PS ON power supply remote on off 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 No connect 21 5V 22 5V 23 5V 24 Ground 2 13 SPI Flash Connector JSPI This is a point to point interface standard that allows network equipment designers to develop an array of next generation multi service switches and routers for supporting multi service traffic with aggregate bandwidths of up to OC 192 10 Gb s Thus this standard facilitates dramatic increases in system performance SPIL THE Table 2 10 SPI Flash Connector SPI1 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 V 2 GND 3 SP1_CS 4 SPI_CLK 5 SPI_MISO 6 SPI_MOSI 7 SPI_HOLD AIMB 281 User Manual 26 2 14 LCD Inverter Connector JBKL1 This connector is provided for controlling the internal LVDS brightness JLVDS_BKL1 Doooo Table 2 11 LCD Inverter Connector JBKL1 Pin Signal 412 V GND BL EN BR Ow BRIGHT1 45V 27 AIMB 281 User Manual 2 15 LVDS Connector JLVDS1 JLVDS1 40 2 nili 39 1 Table 2 12 LVDS Connector JLVDS1 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 VDD 3 3 V 2 VDD 5 V 3 VDD 3 3 V 4 VDD 5 V 5 2 6 2 DATA 7 GND 8 GND 9 LVDS_A1 10 LVDS_A0 11 LVDS_A1 12 LVDS_A0 13 GND 14 GND 15 LVDS
23. ECC Wide Temp Support NIL NIL Device ID Memory Module Information Item MEM 04 MEM 05 MEM 06 Module Vendor ATP DSL DSL Module P N AW24M64F8BLK0S DDR3 1600 2GB CL11 DDR3 1333 AGB CL9 Chip Vendor SEC SEC Elpida Chip P N 216 HYKO 113 HCKO J4208BASE DJ F Capacity 8 GB 2 GB 4 GB Unbuffered Regis Unbuffered Unbuffered Unbuffered Type SO DIMM SO DIMM SO DIMM Speed 1600 1600 1066 ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Wide Temp Support NIL NIL Device ID Memory Module Information ltem MEM 07 MEM 08 MEM 09 Module Vendor Transcend Kingston ADATA Module P N TS128MSK64V1U KVR1333D3S8S9 2G HY7YG1B16 Chip Vendor Elpida Elpida Hynix Chip P N J1108BDBG DJ F J2108BCSE H5TQ1G83BFR Capacity 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB Unbuffered Regis Unbuffered Unbuffered Unbuffered Type SO DIMM SO DIMM SO DIMM Speed 1066 1333 1066 AIMB 281 User Manual ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Wide Temp Support NIL NIL NIL Device ID SD3 039 040 SD3 126 127 SD3 087 088 Memory Module Information Item MEM 10 MEM 11 MEM 12 Module Vendor Innodisk Innodisk Transcend Module P N M3SP 2GMJCLOC M M3SP 4GMJDLOC M JM1333KSN 2G Chip Vendor Micron Micron Spec lek Chip P N IQM22 D9PFJ IIM22 D9PFJ PE901 Capacity 2 GB 4GB 2GB Unbuffered Regis Unbuffered Unbuffered Unbuffered Type SO DIMM SO DIMM SO DIMM Speed 1600 1600 1333 ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Wide Temp Support NIL NIL Device ID SD3
24. _A3 16 LVDS_A2 17 LVDS_A3 18 LVDS_A2 19 GND 20 GND 21 LVDS_B1 22 LVDS_B0 23 LVDS_B1 24 LVDS BO 25 GND 26 GND 27 LVDS_B3 28 LVDS_B2 AIMB 281 User Manual Table 2 12 LVDS Connector JLVDS1 29 LVDS B3 30 LVDS B2 81 GND 32 GND 33 LVDS B CK 34 LVDS A CK 35 LVDS_B_CK 36 LVDS_A_CK 37 GND 38 GND 39 VDD 12 V 40 VDD 12 V 2 16 General Purpose I O Connector JDIO1 00001 Table 2 13 General Purpose I O Connector JDIO1 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 SIO SPIOO 2 SIO_SPIO4 3 SIO_SPIO1 4 SIO_SPIO5 5 SIO_SPIO2 6 SIO_SPIO6 7 SIO_SPIO3 8 SIO_SPIO7 9 SMB_CLK_MAIN 10 SMB_DAT_MAIN 11 GND 12 SVCC GPIO 29 AIMB 281 User Manual 2 17 LPC Connector for Debug JLPC1 Table 2 14 General Purpose I O Connector JDIO1 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 NC 2 3 3 3 LPC_AD3 4 PRST_SIO 5 LPC_ADI 6 LPC_AD2 7 LPC_FRAME 8 LPC_ADO 9 CLK33M_LPC 10 GND 11 CLK33M_LPC 12 GND AIMB 281 User Manual 30 2 18 JSETCOM1 JSETCOM1 Table 2 15 JSETCOM1 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 UART1_RXD 2 COM1_485 RXD 3 UART1_RXD 4 COM1_422 RXD 5 UART1_RXD 6 1 232 RXD 7 COM1 BUF DCD 8 COM1 BUF TXD 9 COM1 DCD 10 COM1_TXD 11 COM1_TXD422 12 COM1_RXD422 13 COM1 BUF RXD 14 1 BUF DTR 15 COM1 RXD 16 COM1 DTR 17 COM1_TXD422 18 COM1_RXD422 31 AIMB 281 User Manual 2 19 LPT1 Table 2 16 LPT
25. che 2pcs 4GB DDR3 1600 MHz 5V 1 38A 3 3V 1 2A 12V 7 25A 5Vsb 0 15A 12V 0 24A Measure the maximum current value with the system under maximum load CPU Top speed RAM Full loading Board Size 170 x 170 mm 6 69 x 6 69 Board Weight 1 04 kg 3 AIMB 281 User Manual 1 4 Jumpers and Connectors The AIMB 281 motherboard is equipped with connectors for integrating additional devices such as hard disk drives and a keyboard The board also features several jumpers for configuring the system to each application The function of every board jumper and connector is listed in the table below Instruc tions for setting jumpers are provided in subsequent sections of this chapter The pro cedure for connecting external devices to the motherboard is explained in Chapter 2 Table 1 1 Jumpers Label Function Note JCMOS1 Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header pitch 2 0 mm JPSON AT ATX Mode Select 3 x 1 header pitch 2 0 mm JLVDS BKL1 BL Select 3 x 1 header pitch 2 0 mm SelectCOM SelectCOM 9 x 2 header pitch 2 0 mm SPI1 4 x 2 header pitch 2 54 mm JLPC 6 x 2 header pitch 2 0 mm LPT 13 x 2 header pitch 2 54 mm Table 1 2 Rear Panel Connector Label Function Note KBMS_USB PS 2 KB Mouse 2 USB 2 0 6 pin mini Din DVI DVI Port 29 pin DVI D port VGA1 VGA Port D sub 15 pin female RJ 45 Ethernet Connector x 1 LANTUSBTS USB 2 0 Connector x 2 RJ 45 Ethernet Connector x 1 LANSUSBS4 USB 2 0 Co
26. e This item allows users to set the ACPI sleep state Lock Legacy Resources This item allows users to lock legacy device resources 53 Video Repost This item allows users to enable or disable S3 video reposting AIMB 281 User Manual 38 3 3 4 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Security Device Support Disable Security Device Support This item allows users to enable or disable BIOS support for security devices 3 3 5 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Wake system with Fixed Time Disabled m Wake System at a Fixed Time This item allows users to enable or disable system wake on alarm events 39 AIMB 281 User Manual 3 3 6 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc SATA Controller s Enabled B SATA Controllers This item allows users to enable or disable SATA controllers SATA Mode Selection This item allows users to select between IDE or AHCI mode 3 3 7 Intel Tt Ex Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc AIMB 281 User Manual 40 m Secure Mode Extension SMX This item allows users to enable or disable SMX Intel TXT Configuration This item allow users to enable or disable Intel Trusted Execution Technology 3 3 8 USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Legacy USB Support Enabled m Legacy USB Support This item al
27. e in the processor yields a substantially superior per formance compared to conventional external cache memories 1 12 Processor Installation AIMB 281 is designed for an LGA1155 Intel Core i7 Core i5 Core i3 Pentium Cel eron processor 11 AIMB 281 User Manual AIMB 281 User Manual 12 Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals 2 1 Introduction Most of the connectors can be accessed from the top of the board when installed in the chassis If several cards have been installed or the chassis is full the card may need to be partially removed in order to make connections 2 2 USB Ports AIMB 281 supports up to 8 USB ports The USB interface complies with USB Specifi cation Rev 2 0 in supporting transmission rates of up to 480 Mbps The USB interface can be disabled during the system BIOS setup AIMB 281 is equipped with two high performance 1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN adapt ers both of which are supported by all major network operating systems The RJ 45 jacks on the rear panel offer convenient LAN connections LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 PS2_USB56 USB78 PS2_USB56 LAN2_USB34 LAN1_USB12 AIMB 281 User Manual 14 Table 2 1 Pin Definitions USB78 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 USB 5 V 2 USB 5 V 3 USB 4 USB 5 USB 6 USB 7 GND 8 GND 9 NC 2 3 VGA DVI D Connector AIMB 281 is equipped with VGA and DVI interfaces that can drive conventional VGA and DVI displays The VGA connector is a standard 15 pin D
28. e timer counting Mov dx 2eh Unlock NCT6776F Mov al 87h Out dx al Out dx al Mov al 07h Select the watchdog timer registers Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 08h Out dx al Dec dx Enable the watchdog timer function Mov al 30h Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 01h Out dx al Dec dx Generate a timeout signal Mov al 0f7h Out dx al Write 1 to Bit 5 of F7 register Inc dx In al dx Or al 20h Out dx al Dec dx Lock NCT6776F Mov al 0aah Out dx al AIMB 281 User Manual 78 Appendix B Jumper Settings amp Connector List B 1 Jumper Settings 1 Backlight voltage level 2 Panel brightness control 3 COM RS232 RS422 RS485 4 Clear CMOS 5 AT ATX mode select JBKLVOL1 Backlight Voltage Level Setting Function 1 2 5V default 2 3 3 3V JBKLVOL1 i 9 H 3x1V 2 00mm JLVDS VBR1 Panel Brightness Control Setting Function 1 2 Linear brightness control default NC PWM brightness control AIMB 501 User Manual 16V JLVDS BKL1 H 2x1V 2 00mm 80 COM RS232 RS422 RS485 Setting As shown below RS232 JSETCOM1 a Aaa JSETCOM1 5 6 MINIJUMPER_2_2 0mm JSETCOM1 7 9 MINIJUMPER 2 2 0mm JSETCOM1 13 15 MINIJUMPER 2 2 0mm JSETCOM1 8 10 MINIJUMPER 2 2 0mm JSETCOM 1 14 16 MINJUMPER_2_2 0mm JCOMS1 Clear CMOS Seiting Function 1 2 Default 2 3 Clear CMOS 81 AIMB 501 User Manual JCMOS1 gx
29. ers to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Internal Graphics This item allows users to enable or disable IGD GTT Size This item allows users to set the GTT size Aperture Size This item allows users to set the aperture size m DVMT Pre Allocated This item allows users to set the DVMT pre allocated memory size DVMT Total Gfx Mem This item allows users to set the DVMT total memory size m LCD Control This item allows users to set the Display Control configuration AIMB 281 User Manual 56 3 4 4 1 LCD Control Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2 Inc Primary IGFX Boot Display VBIOS Default W Primary IGFX Boot Display This item allow users to select the video device to activate during the BIOS POST The available options are VBIOS Default VGA LVDS and DVI m SDVO LFP Panel Type This item allow users to select between the following options 1024 x 768 18 bit 1024 x 768 24 bit 1280 x 1024 48 bit 1366 x 768 24 bit 57 AIMB 281 User Manual 3 4 5 NB PCle Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc PEGO Gen X Auto m PEGO Gen x This item allow users to set the PEGO speed PEGO ASPM gt Enable Disable PEGO ASPM function ASPM Active State Power Management E Enable PEG This item allows users to enable or disable PEG Detect Non Compliance Device This item allows users to enable or disable detection of n
30. f purchase date such as a photocopy of your sales receipt in a shippable container Products returned without a proof of purchase date are not eligible for warranty service 5 Write the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package then ship the package prepaid to your dealer AIMB 281 User Manual viii Initial Inspection Before installing the motherboard please check to ensure that the following materials have been shipped 1x AIMB 281 mini ITX motherboard 1 x driver CD 2 x COM cable 2 x 10 pin 2 x SATA cable 2 in 1 7 pins 1 x I O shield 1 x startup manual 1 x warranty card If any of the above items are missing or damaged please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately We have carefully inspected the AIMB 281 mechanically and electrically before shipment The product should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt While unpacking check the AIMB 281 device for signs of shipping damage for example damaged box scratches or dents If the product is damaged or fails to meet the specifications notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately Also remember to notify the carrier Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection by the carrier After inspection we will make arrangements to repair or replace the unit ix AIMB 281 User Manual AIMB 281 User Manual Contents Chapter Chapter 1 lt a
31. i 4 000000000 000000 lo L pos dooo 1 1 ATX Mode Default AT Mode 1 9 System Memory AIMB 281 features two 204 pin memory sockets for 1066 1333 1600 MHz memory modules with a maximum capacity of 16 GB a maximum of 8 GB for each DIMM However AIMB 281 supports only non ECC DDR3 memory modules 1 10 Memory Installation Procedures To install DIMMs first ensure that the two handles of the DIMM socket are in the open position specifically the handles lean outward Slowly slide the DIMM module along the plastic guides on both ends of the socket Then firmly but gently avoid pushing too hard press the DIMM module into the socket until you hear a clicking sound indicating that the two handles have automatically locked the memory module into the correct position on the DIMM socket To remove the memory module simply push both handles outward and the memory module will be automatically ejected AIMB 281 User Manual 10 1 11 Cache Memory AIMB 281 supports a CPU with one of the following built in full soeed L3 caches 8 MB for Intel Core i7 3770 6 MB for Intel Core i5 3550 3 MB for Intel Core i3 3220 8 MB for Intel Core i7 2600 6 MB for Intel Core i5 3570 3 MB for Intel Core i3 2125 6 MB for Intel Core i5 3450 6 MB for Intel Core i5 2500 8 MB for Intel Xeon E3 1275 6 MB for Intel Xeon E3 1225 3 MB for Intel Pentium G620 1 5 MB for Intel Celeron G460 The built in second level cach
32. ight C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Serial Port 3 Configuration Serial Port This item allows users to enable or disable Serial Port 3 Change Settings This item allows users to select the I O address IRQ setting for Serial Port 3 Auto Flow Control This item supports the auto flow control function when the COM is set as RS 485 AIMB 281 User Manual 44 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Serial Port 4 Configuration Serial Port This item allows users to enable or disable Serial Port 4 Change Settings This item allows users to select the I O address IRQ setting for Serial Port 4 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled 45 AIMB 281 User Manual Serial Port 5 Configuration Serial Port This item allows users to enable or disable Serial Port 5 Change Settings This item allows users to select the I O address IRQ setting for Serial Port 5 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Serial Port 6 Configuration Serial Port This item allows users to enable or disable Serial Port 6 m Change Settings This item allows users to select the I O address IRQ setting for Serial Port 6 AIMB 281 User Manual 46 3 3 10 Smart Fan Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 Inc CPU Smart Fan Enabled
33. ined for the laboratory or factory floor be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation for which Advantech has become renowned Because your satisfaction is our primary concern we have produced this guide to Advantech s customer services To ensure you receive the full benefit of our services please follow the instructions provided below Technical Support We want customers to experience the maximum performance from our products Should you encounter technical difficulties we are available to provide assistance For the most frequently asked questions we have provided answers in the product documentation Generally these answers are substantially more detailed than those provided over the phone Please consult this manual first when you encounter a problem If you still cannot find the answer gather all the information or questions that apply to your problem and with the product on hand call your dealer Our dealers are well trained and ready to offer the support required to get the most from Advantech products The majority of problems reported are minor and can be easily resolved over the phone In addition free technical support from Advantech engineers is available every busi ness day We are always ready and willing to give advice on application requirements or specific information regarding the installation and operation of any of our products iii AIMB 281 User Manual Declaration of Confo
34. it GPIO Infineon SLB9635 TPM 1 2 Optional Figure 1 3 AIMB 281 Block Diagram AIMB 281 User Manual 6 1 7 1 8 1 8 1 Safety Precautions Warning Always disconnect the power cord from the chassis before working on the hardware Do not reconnect cords while the power is on Sensitive A electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis Caution Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the motherboard Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to electro static discharges As safety precaution use a grounding wrist strap at all times Place all electronic components on a Static dissipative surface or in a static shielded bag when not in the chassis Caution The computer is equipped with a battery powered real time clock circuit Batteries are at risk of exploding if incorrectly replaced Replace only A with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Caution New batteries may explode if handled incorrectly Do not attempt to recharge force open or heat the battery Replace the battery only with A the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dis card used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Jumper Settings This section provides instructions on how to configure
35. lect the item and press lt Enter gt B Administrator Password This item allows users to set the administrator password Select the item and press ENTER to access the sub menu and then type a password AIMB 281 User Manual 60 3 7 User Password This item allows users to set user passwords Select the item and press ENTER to access the sub menu and then type in a password Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Save Changes and Exit Save Changes and Exit After completing the system configuration select this option to save all changes and exit the BIOS setup menu Next reboot the computer to implement all sys tem configuration parameters Select the Exit and Save Changes option in the Exit menu and press lt Enter gt The following message will appear Save Configuration Changes and Exit Now Ok Cancel Select Ok or Cancel Discard Changes and Exit Select this item to quit the setup menu without making permanent changes to the system configuration Select the Exit and Discard Changes option in the Exit menu and press lt Enter gt The following message will appear Discard Changes and Exit Setup Now Ok Cancel Select Ok to discard changes and exit Alternatively select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press lt Enter gt to discard the changes without exiting Restore Defaults The BIOS automatically configures all setup ite
36. lows users to enable or disable support for legacy USB The Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected EHCI Hand Off This item is a workaround solution for OS without EHCI hand off support m USB Hardware Delays and Timeouts This item allows users to setup parameters for detect USB devices m Mass Storage Devices This item allows users to review USB mass storage device information 41 AIMB 281 User Manual 3 3 9 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc gt Serial Port 1 Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Serial Port Enabled Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port This item allows users to enable or disable Serial Port 1 Change Settings This item allows users to select the I O address IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 AIMB 281 User Manual 42 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends erial Port Enabled Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port This item allows users to enable or disable Serial Port 2 m Change Settings This item allows users to select the I O address IRQ setting for Serial Port 2 Parallel Port Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Parallel Port Enabled E Parallel Port This item allows users to enable or disable the Parallel Port 43 AIMB 281 User Manual Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyr
37. ms to their optimal settings when this option is selected Defaults are designed to maximize system performance but may not be ideal for all computer applications For example default settings should not be used if the computer is experiencing system configuration prob lems Otherwise select the Restore Defaults option from the Exit menu and press lt Enter gt 61 AIMB 281 User Manual Save as User Defaults This item allows users to save all current settings as user defaults m Restore User Defaults This item allows users to restore all settings to the user default values Boot Override This item allows users to view the boot device types on the system AIMB 281 User Manual 62 Chipset Software Installation Utility 4 1 Before Beginning To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display drivers and utility software read the instructions in this chapter carefully The drivers for AIMB 281 are located on the software installation CD The driver in the folder of the driver CD will guide and link users to the utilities and drivers under a Windows system Updates are provided via Microsoft service packs Note The files on the software installation CD are compressed Do not attempt to install the drivers by copying the files manually The setup ei program provided must be used to install the drivers Users are reminded that most display drivers require the installation of relevant soft ware applications prior
38. nnector x 2 Audio1 Audio Line Out Mic In Table 1 3 Internal Connector Label Function Note CPU_FAN CPU Fan Connector 4 x 1 wafer pitch 2 54 mm SYS_FAN1 System Fan Connector 3 x 1 wafer pitch 2 54 mm COM3 6 Pin Header Connector 2 10 x 2 header pitch 2 0 mm JDIO GPIO Connector 5 x 2 header pitch 2 0mm F PANEL1 Intel Front Panel Connector 5 x 2 header pitch 2 54mm EATXPWR EATX Power Connectors 12 x 2 header FPAUD1 Audio Mic In and Line Out Connector 5 x 2 header pitch 2 54 mm JLVDS 24 bit LVDS Connector 2 x 20 connector JBKL LCD Inverter Connector 1 x 5 connector SATA1 SATA Data Connector 3 7P male connector ATX12V ATX Power Connector 2 x 2 pin power connector USB78 USB Connector 1 5 x 2 header pitch 2 0 mm AIMB 281 User Manual 1 5 Board Layout Jumper and Connector Locations VGA DVI PS2_2USB 2 LAN 4 USB JSETCOM1 Figure 1 2 I O Connectors 5 AIMB 281 User Manual 1 6 AIMB 281 Board Diagram DDR3 1066 1333 1600 MHz SO DIMM Intel Core i7 i5 i3 Pentium Celeron processor DDR3 1066 1333 1600 MHz SO DIMM Channel B Flex Display Interface CRT EZ GbE LAN1 RTL8111E DVI D es mer GbE LAN2 RTL8111E H61 8USB PORTS K 15820 Ce Mini PCle 1 05 3 SATA 2 PORTS Fintek F81216AD SPI Audio Codec BIOS Super I O Realtek ALC892 NCT6776F L 2 RS 232 PS 2 WDT 4 RS 232 8 b
39. o the front panel audio I O module cable FP AUDIO1 0 HO OOOO N 909000000000 79000 Note For motherboards with the optional HD audio feature we recommend E connecting a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to benefit from the motherboard s high definition audio capability Table 2 8 Front Headphone Connector FP_AUDIO1 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 4 PRESENSE 5 LIN2_R 6 MIC2 JD 7 FIO SENSE 8 NC 9 LIN2 L 10 LINE JD AIMB 281 User Manual 24 2 12 ATX Power Connector EATXPWR1 ATX12V1 This connector is provided for an ATX micro fit power supply The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one direction After determining the cor rect orientation push down firmly until the connectors mate completely eres 98999040006469 sensa qr ca pond mo 22 E ADONI luo GND GND 12V 12V Note 1 Connect the ATX12V1 connector with the PSU ATX 12V 4 pin con JE 2 Fora fully configured system we recommend using a power sup ply unit PSU that complies with the ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 or later versions and provides a minimum power of 180 W Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 3 V 2 3 3 V 3 Ground 4 5 V 5 Ground 6 5V 7 Ground 8 PWRGD Power Good 9 5 V Standby 10 12V 11 12 V 12 3
40. on compliant devices AIMB 281 User Manual 58 3 4 6 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Memory Frequency Limiter Auto m Memory Frequency Limiter This item allow users to set the memory frequency limiter to Auto 1067 1333 or 1600 3 5 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Setup Prompt Timeout I 59 AIMB 281 User Manual Setup Prompt Timeout This item allows users to set the number of seconds to wait for a setup activa tion key Bootup NumLock State This item allows users to select the Power On state for Numlock Quiet Boot If this item is set to Disabled the BIOS displays standard POST messages If Enabled an OEM Logo is shown instead of POST messages GateA20 Active This item allows users to set access to Upon Request or Always Active Option ROM Messages This item allows users to set the display mode for the option ROM B INT19 Trap Response This item allows users to set option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 Boot Option Priorities NT19 Trap Response This item allows users to set the system boot order 3 6 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc Administrator Password I To access these options select the Security tab from the main BIOS setup menu All Security setup options such as password protection and virus protection are described in this section To access the sub menu for an item se
41. ore generating an interrupt or reset signal Writing a new value to this register can reset the timer to count with the new value Bit 7 Write 1 to enable the mouse to reset the timer 0 to disable default Bit 6 Write 1 to enable the keyboard to reset the timer 0 to disable default ET hex raame Bit 5 Write 1 to generate a timeout signal immedi ately and automatically return to 0 default 0 Bit 4 Read status of watchdog timer 1 means timeout hex wees Write this address to I O port 2E hex to lock Watchdog Timer 2 AIMB 281 User Manual 74 A 1 3 Example Program 1 Enable watchdog timer and set the timeout interval as 10 seconds Mov dx 2eh Unlock NCT6776F Mov al 87h Out dx al Out dx al Mov al 07h Select the watchdog timer registers Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 08h Out dx al Dec dx Enable the watchdog timer function Mov al 30h Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 01h Out dx al Dec dx Set seconds as the counting unit Mov al 0f5h Out dx al Inc dx In al dx And al not 08h Out dx al Dec dx Set the timeout interval as 10 seconds and start counting Mov al 0f6h Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 10 Out dx al Dec dx Lock NCT6776F Mov al 0aah Out dx al 2 Enable the watchdog timer and set the timeout interval as 5 minutes Mov dx 2eh Unlock NCT6776F Mov al 87h Out dx al Out dx al 75 AIMB 281 User Manual Mov al 07h Select the watchdog timer registers Out dx al Inc dx Mov al 08h Out dx al Dec
42. ower button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing and holding the power button for at least 4 seconds when the system is ON turns the system OFF B Reset Button Pin 5 7 SYS_RST This 2 pin connector is provided for the chassis mounted reset button which enables system reboots without turning off the system power WB Power LED Pin 2 4 PWRLED This 2 pin connector is provided for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when the System is powered on and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Pin 1 3 HDLED This 2 pin connector is provided for the HDD activity LED Connect the HDD activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD 21 AIMB 281 User Manual 2 9 Line Out Mic In Connector AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AIMB 281 User Manual 22 2 10 Serial ATA Interface SATA1 SATA3 SATAL er SATA_RXN2 SATA_TXN2 GND AIMB 281 features a high performance serial ATA interface up to 300 MB s that reduces hard drive cabling with the use of thin space saving cables 23 AIMB 281 User Manual 2 11 Front Headphone Connector FP_AUDIO1 This connector is provided for a chassis mounted front panel audio module that supports either HD audio or the legacy AC 97 optional audio standard Connect this connector t
43. r s instructions CPU Compatibility Test Item Description CPU Family BaseFreq Power L3Cache MfgTech Result lIntelib 3550 3304 77W PASS Intel i5 3570T 2 3GHz 45W 6MB 22nm PASS Intel i5 3550S 3 0GHz 65W 6MB 22nm PASS Intel i5 3450 3 1GHz 77W 6MB 22nm PASS Intel i5 3570K PPASS Intel i5 2500T 2 3GHz 45W 6MB 32nm PASS Intel i7 3770T 2 5GHZ 45W 8MB 22nm PASS Intel i7 3770S 3 1GHZ 65W 8MB 22nm PASS Intel i7 3770 3 4GHz 77W 8MB 22nm PASS Intel i7 3770K 3 5GHz 77W 8MB 22nm PASS Intel i7 2600K 3 4GHz 95W 8MB 32nm PASS Intel 13 2125 3 3GHZ 65W 3MB 32nm PASS 13 3220 3 3GHz 5 3MB X 22nm Pass Intel Xeon E3 1275 3 4GHz 84W 8MB 22nm PASS Intel Xeon E3 1225 3 1GHz 95W 6MB 32nm PASS Intel Pentium G620 2 6GHz 65W 3MB 32nm PASS Intel Celeron G460 1 8GHz 35W 1 5MB 32nm PASS AIMB 281 User Manual iv Memory Compatibility Memory Module Information Item MEM 01 MEM 02 MEM 03 Module Vendor Transcend Transcend Transcend Module P N TS1GSK64V3H TS256MSK64V3N TS256MSK64V6N Chip Vendor Micron Hynix Micron Chip P N 2AD27 D9PBC H5TQ2G83CFR IVM77 D9PFJ Capacity 8 GB 2GB 2GB Unbuffered Regis Unbuffered Unbuffered Unbuffered Type SO DIMM SO DIMM SO DIMM Speed 1333 1333 1600 ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non
44. red Regis Unbuffered Unbuffered Unbuffered Type SO DIMM SO DIMM SO DIMM Speed 1333 1333 1066 ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Wide Temp Support NIL NIL Device ID SD3 066 067 SD3 128 129 SD3 055 056 Memory Module Information Item MEM 22 MEM 23 MEM 24 Module Vendor Transcend PQI ADATA Module P N TS256MSK64V6N MFCBR402PA0105 AD7311A0873EG Chip Vendor Micron Hynix ADATA Chip P N IVM77 D9PFJ H5TQ1G83BFR AD3BC8A 13339H Capacity 2GB 2 GB 1GB Unbuffered Regis Unbuffered Unbuffered Unbuffered Type SO DIMM SO DIMM SO DIMM Speed 1600 1066 1333 ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Non ECC Wide Temp Support INIL NIL NIL Device ID SD3 151 152 SD3 077 078 SD3 123 124 vii AIMB 281 User Manual Use external VGA card to perform this test DO NOT use on board internal VGA Memory No Test Procedure Result System can boot up Pass Check if BIOS can detect correct capacity and speed Pass MEM 01 System can power on off x 10 Pass Run Memtest86 for 3 loops Pass Run 95 for 1 hour Pass Ordering Information Part Number Chipset CRT DVI LVDS GbE LAN COM AIMB 281G2 00A1E H61 Yes Yes Yes 2 6 not populated on MP version Product Warranty 2 years Advantech warrants the original purchaser that all its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purcha
45. rmity FCC Class B This device complies with the requirements specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions W This device must not cause harmful interference W This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B dig ital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Opera tion of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference In such cases users are required to correct the interference at their own expense Users are advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance will void the compliance with FCC Rules and there fore the user s authority to operate the equipment Caution Batteries may explode if incorrectly installed Do not attempt to recharge force open or heat the battery Heplace the battery only with A the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dis card used batteries according to the manufacture
46. se This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by persons other than the repair personnel authorized by Advantech or that have been subject to misuse abuse accident or improper installation Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events Because of Advantech s high quality control standards and rigorous testing most customers never need to use our repair service If an Advantech product is defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period For out of war ranty repairs customers are billed according to the cost of replacement materials service time and freight Please consult your dealer for more details If you believe your product to be defective please follow the steps outlined below 1 Collect all information about the problem encountered For example CPU speed Advantech products used other hardware and software used etc Note anything abnormal and record any onscreen messages displayed when the problem occurs 2 Call your dealer and describe the problem Please have your manual product and any relevant information readily available 3 If your product is diagnosed as defective obtain RMA return merchandise authorization number from your dealer This allows us to process your return more quickly 4 Carefully pack the defective product a completed Repair and Replacement Order card and proof o
47. signments for the connector 17 AIMB 281 User Manual Table 2 4 Serial Port Connectors COM34 COM56 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 2 DSR 3 RXD 4 RTS 5 TXD 6 CTS 7 DTR 8 RI 9 GND 10 GND 11 DCD 12 DSR 13 RXD 14 RTS 15 TXD 16 CTS 17 DTR 18 RI 19 GND 20 GND 2 5 5 2 Keyboard Mouse Connector PS2_USB56 PS2_USB56 000000000000 000000000000 A 6 pin mini DIN connector located on the motherboard supports connection to a PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse AIMB 281 User Manual 18 2 6 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FANI mE CPU PANl eee If a fan is used this connector can support cooling fans of up to 500 mA 6 W Table 2 5 CPU Fan Connector CPU_FAN1 Pin Pin Name 1 GND 2 12 V 3 Tach 4 PWM 19 AIMB 281 User Manual 2 7 System FAN Connector SYS_FAN1 If a fan is used this connector can support cooling fans of up to 500 mA 6 W Table 2 6 System Fan Connector SYS_FAN1 Pin Pin Name 1 GND 2 SYSFAN1_VCC PWM 3 SYSFAN1 IO AIMB 281 User Manual 20 2 8 System Panel F_PANEL O Table 2 7 System Panel F_PANEL Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 HDDLED 2 POWERLED 3 HDDLED 4 POWERLED 5 GND 6 PWSWITCH 7 RESET 8 GND 9 NC WB ATX Power Button Soft Off Button Pin 6 8 PWRBT This 2 pin connector is provided for the system power button Pressing the p
48. t 10 System ea 10 Memory Installation 10 een 11 Processor Installation 11 Connecting Peripherals 13 Introduction eures ee ei 14 USB Polls enden acer 14 Table 2 1 Pin Definitions 5 78 15 VGA DVI D nennen nnne nenas 15 Table 2 2 VGA Connector 1 16 Table 2 3 DVI Connector 0 1 16 Serial Ports COM12 COMB56 i 17 Table 2 4 Serial Port Connectors COM34 COM56 18 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse 18 CPU Fan Connector _ 1 i 19 Table 2 5 CPU Fan Connector CPU 19 System FAN Connector SYS_FANI1 i 20 Table 2 6 System Fan Connector SYS_FAN1 20 System Panel F_PANEL 21 Table 2 7 System Panel F_PANEL esses 21 Line Out Mic In Connector 1 2 22 Serial ATA Interface SATA
49. tion ana 34 sess 34 Main BIOS Setup HH ri ed etre ear dida e dca 35 3 3 1 Advanced BIOS Features 36 3 3 2 PCI Express Settings ii 37 3 3 3 ACPI Settings een 38 3 3 4 Trusted 0 39 3 3 5 S5 Wake 39 3 3 6 SATA Configuration 40 3 3 7 Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration 40 9 9 8 USB Configuration ee 41 3 3 9 Super Configuration i 42 3 3 10 Smart Fan Configuration 47 3 3 11 CPU PPM Configuration 49 Chipset Configuration Setting 49 3 41 PCH IO Configuration i 50 3 4 2 USB Configuration nen 54 3 4 3 Azalia Configuration sess 55 3 4 4 System Agent Configuration 55 3 4 5 NB Configuration 58 3 4 6 Memory Information 59 Boot Configuration ii 59 Securty SettiNg S 60 Save amp Exit Configuration enne 61 Chipset Software Installation Utility 63 Before Beginning 64 64 Windows XP Windows 7 Driver 65 VGA Setup 67 Introduction zes 68 Windows 68 intioQuctioni een 70 Installation 2 ee 7
50. to installing enhanced display drivers Additionally many installation procedures assume familiarity with both the relevant software applications and operating system commands Users are advised to review the relevant operating system commands and pertinent sections of the application software s user manual before conducting the installation 4 2 Introduction The Intel Chipset Software Installation CSI utility installs the Windows INF files that inform the operating system of how the chipset components will be configured This is necessary to ensure the correct function of the following features m Core PCI PnP services m IDE Ultra ATA 100 66 33 and Serial ATA interface support m USB 1 1 2 0 support USB 2 0 driver must be installed separately for Win98 W Identification of Intel chipset components in the Device Manager Note This utility is suitable for the versions of Windows listed below and must be installed before installing the other drivers Windows 7 32 bit Windows 7 64 bit Windows XP professional edition 32 bit Windows XP professional edition 64 bit AIMB 281 User Manual 64 4 3 Windows XP Windows 7 Driver Setup 1 Insert the driver CD into the system s CD ROM drive Navigate to the folder labeled Intel chip open the folder and double click on Setup exe to complete the driver installation HELL Driver 22 H61 Driver p __ MASESE Y HAJS v FEARR H Gi
51. ts EPP SPP ECP Serial Port Six serial ports two RS 232 with hardware auto flow control and four RS 232 m 5 2 Mouse Connector One connector is located on the mounting bracket for easy connection to PS 2 keyboard and mouse m USB Port Supports up to 8 USB 2 0 ports with transmission rates of up to 480 Mbps Supports 8 bit GPIO from super I O for general purpose control applica tions Graphics Controller Intel HD Graphics Display Memory Offers a maximum of 256 MB of shared memory when a min imum of 2 GB of system memory is installed m DVI Supports DVI up to 1920 x 1200 resolution 60Hz refresh rate m CRT Supports VGA up to 2048 x 1536 resolution 75Hz refresh rate LVDS Supports LVDS up to 1920 x 1200 resolution Ethernet LAN Supports dual 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet port s via PCI Express x1 bus which provides a data transmission rate of 500 MB s B Controller LAN 1 Realtek 8111E LAN 2 Realtek 8111E Industrial Features Watchdog Timer Can generate a system reset The watchdog timer is pro grammable with each unit equal to one second or one minute 255 levels Mechanical and Environmental Specifications B Operating Temperature 0 60 C 32 140 F depending on CPU Storage Temperature 20 70 C 4 158 F Humidity 5 95 non condensing Power Supply Voltage 3 3 V 5 V 12 V 12 V 5 Vsb Power Consumption Intel LGA1155 Core i7 2600 3 4 GHz 8MB L3 ca
52. wed by highlighting the item using the lt Arrow gt keys This section provides a description of all Chipset setup options as well as screen shots of the Chipset setup page The sub menu items are also described in the fol lowing pages 49 AIMB 281 User Manual 3 4 1 Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc PCH IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc PCI Express Configuration m Express Configuration This item allows users to adjust the PCI Express settings m USB Configuration This item allows users to adjust USB settings PCH Azalia Configuration This item allows users to adjust the PCH Azalia settings AIMB 281 User Manual 50 LAN Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the LAN1 2 controller LAN Option ROM This item allows users to enable or disable the LAN1 2 option ROM m PCIE Wake This item allows users to enable or disable the PCIE device wake from sleep state function High Precision Timer This item allows users to enable or disable the high precision timer 54 Assertion Width This item allows users to set a delay Restore AC Power Loss This item allows users to choose between Off On and Last State options to restore AC power loss 3 4 1 1 PCI Express Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2011 American Megatrends Inc PCI Express Clock Gating Enabled m

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