BCM IX45GM User manual

IX45GM

Intel® GM45 socket 479P Core Duo / Core Solo/Core 2

Duo Mini-ITX Motherboard

User’s Manual

Ver. 1.20

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Contents

Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 4

Technical Support ............................................................................................................ 5

Conventions Used in This Guide .................................................................................... 5

Packing List ....................................................................................................................... 6

Revision History ............................................................................................................... 7

Specifications Summary .................................................................................................. 8

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................. 11

Production Introduction ............................................................................................... 13

1.1 Before you Proceed ................................................................................................ 13

1.2 Motherboard Overview ............................................................................................ 14

1.2.1 Placement Direction ....................................................................................................................... 14

1.2.2 Screw Holes ................................................................................................................................... 14

1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................................................ 15

1.3.1 Layout Content List ........................................................................................................................ 16

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................................ 18

1.4.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................................................................................... 19

1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan ............................................................................................. 21

1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan ......................................................................................... 23

1.5 System Memory ...................................................................................................... 24

1.5.1 SO-DIMM Sockets Location ........................................................................................................... 24

1.5.2 Memory Configurations .................................................................................................................. 25

1.5.3 Installing a DDR2 SO-DIMM .......................................................................................................... 26

1.5.4 Removing a DDR2 SO-DIMM ........................................................................................................ 27

1.6 Expansion Slots ...................................................................................................... 28

1.6.1 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................................................... 28

1.6.2 Configuring an Expansion Card ..................................................................................................... 28

1.6.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments ..................................................................................................... 29

1.6.4 PCI Slots ........................................................................................................................................ 30

1.6.5 PCI Express x1 Slots ...................................................................................................................... 30

1.6.6 Mini PCI Express Slots ................................................................................................................... 30

1.7 Jumpers .................................................................................................................. 31

1.7.1 Clear CMOS (CCMOS1) ................................................................................................................ 31

1.7.2 COM1 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JCOMPWR3) ............................................................................... 32

1.7.3 COM2 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JCOMPWR2) ............................................................................... 32

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Contents

1.8 Connectors .............................................................................................................. 33

1.8.1 Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................................................. 33

1.8.2 Amplifier Connector (AMPJ1) ......................................................................................................... 35

1.8.3 Serial Port 2-3 Connector (COM2, COM3) .................................................................................... 36

1.8.4 Serial Port 4-5 Connector (COM4, COM5) .................................................................................... 36

1.8.5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) ................................................................................................. 37

1.8.6 System Fan Connector (SYS_FAN1) ............................................................................................. 37

1.8.7 System Panel Connector (FPIO1) .................................................................................................. 38

1.8.8 Digital I/O Connector ...................................................................................................................... 39

1.8.9 LVDS Connector (JLVDS1) ....................................................................................................... 39

1.8.10 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL1) ............................................................................................... 40

1.8.11 SPI Connector (JSPI1) ............................................................................................................... 41

1.8.12 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT1) ................................................................................... 41

1.8.13 Serial SATA Connector (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) ...................................................... 42

1.8.14 SATA Power Connector (SATA_POWER1, SATA_POWER2) ................................................. 43

1.8.15 USB 2.0 Connector (USB1, USB2) ............................................................................................ 43

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Safety Information

Electrical safety

z To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical

outlet before relocating the system.

z When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables

for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,

disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

z Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all

power cables are unplugged.

z Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These

devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

z Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are

not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local

power company.

z If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

z Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the

manuals that came with the package.

z Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power

cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

z To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,

slots, sockets and circuitry.

z Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area

where it may become wet.

z Place the product on a stable surface.

z If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service

technician or your retailer.

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.

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Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s

manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try

the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the BCM TW website for FAQ,

technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information:

http://www.bcmimb.com.tw

Conventions Used in This Guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols

used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when

trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

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Packing List

Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following materials

have been shipped:

9 1 x Intel 80I-GM4501-10000B2 IX45GM Mini-ITX Motherboard

9 1 x CD-ROM contains the followings:

－ User’s manual (this manual in PDF file)

－ Drivers

9 1 x 14GS000073V04 COM1+2 cable (9-pin w/o bracket, 30cm, 1.0mm pitch)

9 2 x 14G000127073 SATA cable

9 1x 14GS1400018V04 SATA 2in1 Power Cable

9 1 x I/O Shield

9 6 x 4# Screws

9 1 x Startup Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your

retailer.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V 1.0 First release for PCB 1.00 July 11, 2009

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Specifications Summary

Specifications

System

CPU

Supports Intel socket P Core 2 Duo / Core Duo / Core 2 Solo / Core Solo mobile

CPU with 45nm process technology

FSB

667/800/1066 MHz

BIOS

AMI 32Mb SPI BIOS

System Chipset

Intel GM45/ICH9M-E

I/O Chipset

Winbond W83627DHG-A

Memory

2 x 200-pin SODIMM socket supports up to 4 GB Dual channel DDR2 533/667

SDRAM

CompactFlash

One CompactFlash Type I/II socket (optional)

Watchdog Timer

Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step

H/W Status Monitor

Monitoring CPU temperature, voltage, and cooling fan status. Auto throttling

control when CPU overheats

Expansion Slots

1 x PCI slot (PCI Rev.2.2 compliant) supports 3 PCI master

1x PCI-E x1 Slot

S3

S3 Support

SmartFan Control

Yes

I/O

MIO

4 x SATA, 8 x USB, 4 x RS-232, 1 x K/B, 1 x Mouse (COM1~2 with power

output)

USB

8 x USB 2.0 ports

DIO

8-bit General Purpose I/O for DI and DO

Display

Chipset

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

Display Memory

Intel DVMT 5.0 supports 384 MB video memory

Resolution

2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp(@ 60Hz)

Dual Display

CRT + LVDS, or CRT + DVI-D

LVDS

Dual-channel 24-bit LVDS

DVI

Chrontel CH7318C DVI transmitter up to 165M pixels/second

HDMI

TI SN75DP139 DisplayPort to TMDS transmitter

Audio

Audio Codec

Realtek ALC888 Audio Codec

5.1+2 CH. with two independent audio stream

Audio Interface

Mic in, Line in, Line out

Audio Amplifier

TPA3005D2 Stereo 5Watt per channel

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Ethernet

LAN1

Intel 82567LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller

LAN2

Intel 82574L PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (optional)

Jumpers

Label Function Note

CLRTC1 Clear CMOS

Normal * Clear CMOS

SPDIF_OUT1

AAFP1 Front Panel Audio

Connector

Connectors

Label Function Note

JAMP1 Amplifier Connector

Panel1 System Panel Connector

JBKL1 LCD Inverter Connector

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Connectors

JLVDS1 LVDS Connector

COMPWR2

COMPWR3

COM1, COM2 RI/+5V/+12V

Selection

+12V * Ring

+5V

COM23

COM45

COM Connector

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Block Diagram

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This chapter describes the motherboard

features and the new technologies

it supports.

1

Product

introduction

1

Product

introduction

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Production Introduction

1.1 Before you Proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or

change any motherboard settings.

z Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

z Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a

metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling

components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

z Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on

them.

z Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

z Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX

power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from

the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to

the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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1.2 Motherboard Overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that

the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the

motherboard.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and

damage motherboard components.

1.2.1 Placement Direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct

orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in

the image below.

1.2.2 Screw Holes

Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the

chassis.

Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the

motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear

of the chassis

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1.3 Motherboard Layout

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1.3.1 Layout Content List

Slots

Label Function Note Page

CF1A Compact Flash connector (Rear side) N/A

SODIMM_A1 200-pin SODIMM slot 1 24

SODIMM_B1 200-pin SODIMM slot 2 24

PCIEX1_1 PCI Express x1 Slot 30

MINI_PCIE1 Mini PCI Express slot 30

PCI1 PCI slot 30

Jumpers

Label Function Note Page

CLRTC1 Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 31

JCOMPWR3 COM 1 RI/+5V/+12V selection 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 32

JCOMPWR2 COM 2 RI/+5V/+12V selection 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 32

CHASSIS1 Chassis intrusion 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 32

Rear Panel Connector

Label Function Note Page

KBMS1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse 6-pin Mini-Din 33

COM1 Serial port connector D-sub 9-pin, male 33

VGA_DVI-D1 VGA connector

DVI connector

D-sub 15-pin, female 33,34

HDMI1 HDMI connector HDMI 19-pin

LAN_USB1 RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 1

USB connector x 2

33,34

LAN_USB2 RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 1

USB connector x 2

33,34

AUDIO1 Line-in port, Line-out port,

Microphone port,

5.1 Channel Audio I/O (3

j

acks) 34

DC_IN1 DC-IN Power Jack

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Internal Connector

Label Function Note Page

JAMP1 Amplifier connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 34

COM23 Serial port 2 & 3 connector 10 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 35

COM45 Serial port 4 & 5 connector 10 x 2 header, pitch 2.00mm 35

CPU_FAN1 CPU fan connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 36

SYS_FAN1 System fan connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm 36

FPIO1 System panel connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 37

JDIO1 Digital I/O connector 10 x 2 header, pitch 2.00m 38

JLVDS1 LVDS connector HIROSE DF13S-40DP-1.25V 38

JBKL1 LCD Inverter connector 5 x 1 header, pitch 2.00mm 39

JSPI1 SPI connector 4 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 40

SPDIF_OUT1 Digital Audio connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm 40

SATA1,2,3,4 Serial ATA connectors 1,2,3,4 7-pin header 41

SATA_POWER1

SATA_POWER2

SATA Power connectors 1,2 4-pin header 42

USB1,2 USB 2.0 connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm 42

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1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin designed for the Intel® socket 479P

Core Duo / Core Solo / Core 2 Duo CPU with 65nm process.

Take one of the marked corner (with gold

triangle) on the CPU. This mark should

match a specific corner on the socket to

ensure correct installation.

z Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.

z If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the CPU fan cable to the

CPU_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

z Your boxed Intel® socket 479P Core Duo / Core Solo / Core 2

Duo CPU with 45nm process package should come with

installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention

mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the

CPU documentation, follow the latter.

z Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap

is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact

your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see

any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard

components. Your place of purchase or local distributor will

shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is

shipment/transit-related.

z Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Your place of

purchase or local distributor will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with

the cap on the socket.

z The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket

contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or

misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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1.4.1 Installing the CPU

1. Locate the CPU socket on the

motherboard.

Before installing the CPU,

make sure that the socket

box is facing towards you.

2. The processor socket comes with a

screw to secure the processor, please

unlock the screw first.

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3. Position the CPU above the socket and

the gold triangular mark on the CPU

must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket

until it fits in place ‘Gold mark’.

5. Turn the screw to the lock position.

The CPU fits in only one

correct orientation. DO

NOT force the CPU into

the socket to prevent

bending the connectors

on the socket and

damaging the CPU.

After installation, make sure to plug-in the ATX power cable to the

motherboard.

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