Winmate IA70 User manual

IA70 Motherboard

Mini-ITX Fan SBC with Intel

®

ATOM

N270 1.6GHz Processor, VGA, LCD,

Giga Ethernet, Mini-PCI and PCI Slot

Interface.

USER MANUAL Version

1.3

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FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 FCC rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions：



This device may not cause harmful interference.



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 for a class "a"

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to

provide 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.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at him

own expense.

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Copyright Notice

translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for

any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.

Trademark Acknowledgement

Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

owners.

Disclaimer

We reserve the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including

circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve

design and/or performance. We assume no responsibility or liability for the use of the

described product(s), conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or masks

work rights to these products, and makes no representations or warranties that these

products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless

otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration

purposes only. We make no representation or warranty that such application will be

suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.

Warranty

We warrant that each of its products will be free from material and workmanship

defects for a period of one year from the invoice date. If the customer discovers a

defect, we will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to the

customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with

transportation charges prepaid. The returned product must be properly packaged in its

original packaging to obtain warranty service.

If the serial number and the product shipping data differ by over 30 days, the

in-warranty service will be made according to the shipping date. In the serial numbers

the third and fourth two digits give the year of manufacture, and the fifth digit means

the month (e. g., with A for October, B for November and C for December).

For example, the serial number 1W07Axxxxxxxx means October of year 2007.

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Packing List

Before using this Motherboard, please make sure that all the items listed below are in

your package：

 IA70 Motherboard

 IA70 SBC User Manual

 Hard Disk’s IDE Cable

 User’s Manual & Driver CD

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales

representative immediately.

Customer Service

We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps：

1. Visit our website (www.winmate.com.tw) to find updated information of the

product.

2. Contact with your local distributor, sales representative, or our customer service

center for technical support if you need additional assistance. You may have to

prepare the following information in advance before you call us：

 Product serial number

 Peripheral attachments

 Software (OS, version, application software, etc.)

 Description of complete problem

 The exact wording of any error messages

In addition, free technical support is available from our engineers every business day.

We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific

information on the installation and operation of any of our products. Please do not

hesitate to call or e-mail us.

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Safety Precautions



Warning!

Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis

whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections

while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be

damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronic

personnel should open the PC chassis.



Caution!

Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before

touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very

sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution, use a

grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components

in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when they are

not in the chassis.

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Safety and Warranty

1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Please keep this user's manual for later reference.

3. Please disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.

4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the equipment

and must be easily accessible.

5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting

it fall could cause damage.

7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from

overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the

equipment to the power outlet.

9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything

over the power cord.

10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source

to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.

12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or electrical shock.

13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel

should open the equipment.

14. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service

personnel:

A. The power cord or plug is damaged.

B. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

C. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

D. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to

the user’s manual.

E. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

F. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

15. Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage

temperature is below -20° C (-4°F) or above 60° C (140° F). It may damage the

equipment.

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Revision History

Version Date Note Author

0.8 2008.12.04

 Initial Draft Aladin Huang

1.0 2008.12.23

 First Version Aladin Huang

1.1 2009.10.16

 Add the Parallel

Port description

Bruce Huang

1.2 2011.2.22

 Add New BIOS

Setting

Cage Hsu

1.3 2011.2.24

 Add New BIOS

Setting

Cage Hsu

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Contents

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................1

1.1 I

NTRODUCTION

...............................................................................1

1.2 F

EATURE

S

UMMARY

........................................................................1

1.3 M

OTHERBOARD

S

PECIFICATIONS

....................................................2

1.4 F

UNCTION

B

LOCK

...........................................................................3

1.5 B

OARD DIMENSIONS

........................................................................4

CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATIONS.........................................................6

2.1. I

NSTALLATION

P

RECAUTIONS

..........................................................6

2.2. M

EMORY

M

ODULE

（DIMM）I

NSTALLATION

................................7

2.3. I/O

E

QUIPMENT

I

NSTALLATION

.......................................................8

2.4. J

UMPERS AND

C

ONNECTORS

......................................................... 11

2.5. J

UMPER

S

ETTING

...........................................................................12

2.6. C

ONNECTORS AND

P

IN

A

SSIGNMENT

............................................14

CHAPTER 3

GRAPHIC DRIVER INSTALLATION....................24

3.1. S

TANDARD

CMOS

F

EATURE

.........................................................24

3.2. P

ANEL

R

ESOLUTION

S

ETTING

........................................................28

CHAPTER 4

CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION .....................31

4.1. S

TANDARD

CMOS

F

EATURES

.......................................................31

CHAPTER 5 ETHERNET DRIVER INSTALLATION.....................36

5.1. I

NTRODUCTION

.............................................................................36

5.2. I

NSTALLATION OF

E

THERNET

D

RIVER

...........................................37

CHAPTER 6

AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION..........................41

6.1

I

NTRODUCTION

..............................................................................41

6.2 I

NSTALLATION OF

A

UDIO

D

RIVER

.................................................41

CHAPTER 7

AMI BIOS SETUP ......................................................44

7.1 S

TARTING

S

ETUP

...........................................................................44

7.2 S

YSTEM

O

VERVIEW

.......................................................................45

7.3 A

DVANCED

S

ETTING

.....................................................................46

7.4 PCI/P

N

P .......................................................................................74

7.5 B

OOT

............................................................................................80

7.6 S

ECURITY

......................................................................................86

7.7 C

HIPSET

........................................................................................87

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7.8 O

N

B

OARD

P

ARALLEL

/

P

RINTER

P

ORT

..........................................91

7.9 E

XIT

..............................................................................................93

NOTE1: DIGITAL I/O SAMPLE CODE.............................................95

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General Information

This chapter includes IA70 Motherboard background

information.

Sections include:



Introduction



Feature



Motherboard Specification



Function Block



Board Dimensions

C H A P T E R

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Chapter 1 General Information

1.1 Introduction

IA70 SBC is equipped with Intel 945GSE North Bridge and Intel ICH7M South

Bridge which are designed for use with Intel’s mobile platform. Intel’s 945GSE

platform delivers the performance and high scalability cutting-edge embedded

computing application.

In peripheral connectivity, IA70 SBC with one PCI slot, one PCI-E(x1) and

Mini-PCI I/O ports, two SATA connectors, and eight Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port

connectors.

Thus, IA70 SBC is designed to satisfy most of the applications in the industrial

computing market, such as Gaming, POS, KIOSK, Industrial Automation, and

Programmable Control System. It is a compact design to meet the demanding

performance requirements of today’s business and industrial applications.

1.2 Feature Summary

Form Factor

 Mini-ITX Form Factor (170mm x 170mm)

Processor  Intel® Atom N270 1.6GHz processors

Main Memory  System memory up to 2GB DDR2 400/533,

1xDIMM

Chipset  Integrated Intel 945GSE + ICH7M Chipset

Graphics  Intel® GMA950 graphic engine Integrated

224MB shared supports VGA

LAN Support  Dual Gigabit Ethernet ( Dual Fast Ethernet

optional)

Peripheral

Interfaces

 8 x USB2.0 ports

 Two ports routed to the front side Box

 Four ports routed to the Box’s I/O side

 1 x PCI slot,

 1 x PCIE(x1) slot

 1 x Mini PCI slot

 4 x COM ports

 1 x CF card slot (Optional)

 2 x SATA interfaces

 1x Parallel Port

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1.3 Motherboard Specifications

CPU Type Intel® Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor

CPU FSB 533 MHz

CPU Socket Intel Socket M

Chipset Intel 945GSE / ICH7M

BIOS AMI 4Mbit Flash

VGA

Intel® GMA950 Graphic engine

224MB shared with system memory

LVDS

Intel® 82945GSE built in single- or Dual-channel panel

support up to 1600 x 1200, 18bit

LAN 2 x Giga LAN (Dual Realtek RTL8111B Controller)

Memory Type

1 x DDR2 DIMM socket, supports up to 2GB DDR2 400/533

SDRAM

LPC I/O Winbond W83627EHG integrated hardware monitoring

Keyboard/Mouse 2 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connectors

IDE Interface Dual channels; supports Ultra DMA 33/66/100

Sound Realtek ALC655 (Line-in, Line-out, Mic in)

USB 8 ports, USB 2.0 (4 x USB Connector, 4 x USB pin-header )

Edge Connectors

1 x +12V DC-IN Jack

2 x PS/2 connector for keyboard/mouse

3 x DB9 for COM1,COM3 & COM4

1 x VGA out connector + 1 x DB9 for COM1

2 x Gigabit LAN RJ-45 + 1 x dual USB stack connector

1 x Audio Jack for Audio (Line-in, Line-Out, Mic-in)

On Board

Pin-Header

Connectors

1 x 44 pins box-header

2 x SATA connector for SATAI/II 3.0 Gb/s

1 x 10pins pin-header for Front Panel(2x5)

1 x 3pins pin-header for CPU Fan

1 x 3pins pin-header for System FAN

1 x 8pins pin-header for 5V/12V external power

1 x 2pins pin-header for 5V external power

1 x 2pins pin-header for 12V external power

1 x 4pins ATX 12V connector

2 x 2pins pin-header for Front Audio (with Amp.)

1 x 8pins pin-header for USB 5/6(2x4)

1 x 8pins pin-header for USB 7/8(2x4)

1 x 10pins pin-header for COM2(RS232)(2x5)

1 x 40pins DF13 Connector for LVDS

1 x 3pins digital panel backlight brightness controller

1 x 7pins digital panel backlight controller

1 x 10pins pin-header for DIO(2x5)

Power Connector Input: 4-pin ATX 12V Power input

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI, 1 x PCIE(x1), 1 x Mini-PCI

Form Factor Mini-ITX

Dimensions 170mm x 170mm

Mechanical &

environmental

Operating temperature: 0 deg. C to 60 deg. C

Operating Humidity: 30 ~ 90% Relative humidity,

non-condensing

Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS

Parallel Port

One parallel port with Extended Capability Port(ECP) and

Enhanced Parallel Port(EPP) Support

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1.4 Function Block

Atom N270 1.6GHz

Intel 945GSE

ATOM N270

1.6GHz

Processor

FSB 400

66MHz Hub Interface 1.5

CRT

LVDS

1600*1200

18bit/Dual CH

DIMM x 1

DDR2 533/400 Max.

2

GB

1 x IDE Host

ATA100

Mini PCI

33MHz

LAN

USB

2x 1GB/s

480MB/s

Audio

Super IO

Secondary IO

F

i

n

t

e

k

8

1

2

1

6

D

ROM FWH

R

T

L

A

L

C

6

5

Intel ICH7M

3GB/s

SATA II 1, SATAII 2

1 x Parallel Port

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1.5 Board dimensions

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Installations

This chapter provides information about how to use the jumps

and connectors on IA70 Motherboard.

The Sections include:



Install the I/O shield



Install and remove Memory Module



Connect the IDE cable



Connect the SATA cable



Connect internal headers



Connectors on IA70 Motherboard

C H A P T E R

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Chapter 2 Installations

2.1. Installation Precautions

Cautions

The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology

associated with single board computers and with the safety practices and regulatory

compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment.

Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any

telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any of the

procedures described in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications

links, networks, or modems before you open the computer or perform any procedures

can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can

continue to operate even though the front panel power button is off.

Follow these guidelines before you begin installing the IA70 Motherboard:

 Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.

 Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial

numbers, installed options, and configuration information.

 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures

described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist

strap and a conductive foam pad. If such a station is not available, you can

provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it

to a metal part of the computer chassis.

When you install and test the IA70 Motherboard, observe all warnings and

cautions in the installation instructions.

To avoid injury, be careful of:

 Sharp pins on connectors or headers

 Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies

 Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis

 Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)

 Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit

Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing

to qualified technical personnel.

Do not overload the power supply output. To avoid overloading the power

supply, make sure that the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the

computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output

circuits.

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2.2. Memory Module（

（（

（DIMM）

））

）Installation

IA70 Motherboard supports one DDR2 memory socket for a maximum total memory

of 2GB in DDR2 memory type.

To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place it on the illustration as follow

showing the DDR2 DIMM. All the notches should match the DDR2 DIMM.

2.2.1 Installing and Removing Memory Modules

To install the DDR2 modules, locate the memory socket on the board and perform

the following steps:

1. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket are pushed outward to the

open position.

2. Hold the DDR2 module so that the notches of the DDR2 module align with those

on the memory socket.

3. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.

4. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the

retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place.

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To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:

1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer

and disconnect the DC power cord.

2. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM

pops out of the socket.

3. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an

anti-static package.

4. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the

DIMM sockets.

5. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the DC power cord.

2.3. I/O Equipment Installation

2.3.1. 12V DC-IN

The Motherboard allows to plug in 12V DC-IN jack on the board without another

power module converter under powered consumption by Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz

processor.

2.3.2. PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse

The Motherboard provides two PS/2 interface. The PS/2 connector supports Keyboard

and Mouse. In other cases, especially in embedded solutions, a mouse is not used.

Therefore, the BIOS standard setup menu allows you to select* “All, But Keyboard”

under the “Halt On” item. This allows non-keyboard operation in embedded system

solutions without the system halting under POST.

2.3.3. Serial COM ports

Three RS-232 connectors build in the rear side of I/O ports. Fourth optional COM

ports support RS-232 signal. When an optional touch-screen is ordered with Panel PC,

serial COM port can connect to a serial or an optional touch-screen. One optional

COM port supports RS232/422/485 choice through jumper setting.

2.3.4. Internal VGA

The Motherboard has one VGA port that can be connected to an external CRT/ LCD

monitor. Use VGA cable to connect to an external CRT / LCD monitor, and connect

the power cable to the outlet. The VGA connector is a standard 15-pin D-SUB

connector.

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2.3.5. Ethernet interface

The Motherboard is equipped with Dual Realtek RTL8111B chipset that is fully

compliant with the PCI 10/100/1000 Mbits/s Ethernet protocol compatible. It is

supported by major network operating systems. The Ethernet ports provide two

standard RJ-45 jacks.

Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector where located on rear side of the

box. See as the graphic follows:

 RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs Table

LED LED State Indicates

Off LAN link is not established

On LAN link is established

A (Green)

Blinking LAN activity is occurring

Off 10 Mbits/s data rate is selected B (Yellow)

On (steady state)

100 M bits/s data rate is selected

2.3.6. USB ports

The Motherboards supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports (two ports routed to the front

side of the box; four ports routed to the rear side of the box; and there are additional

two internal USB 2.0 pin headers on the Motherboard). The USB 2.0 ports are

backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 1.1 devices will function normally

at USB 1.1 speeds. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers

that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in the BIOS revert

all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. This may be required to accommodate

operating systems that do not support USB 2.0.

Eight USB devices (four with pin headers) may be connected to the system through an

adapter cable. Various adapters may come with the USB ports. USB usually connect

the external system to the Motherboard’s internal system. The USB ports support hot

plug-in connection function. However, you should install the device driver program

before you use the device.

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NOTE

Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not

meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is

attached to the cable. Use a shielded cable that meets the requirements for a full-speed

USB device.

2.3.7. Audio Jack ( Pin-header)

The Audio 5.1 channel capabilities are provided by a Realtek ALC655 chipset which

supporting digital audio outputs. The audio interface includes Mic-in, Line-in and

Line-out.

NOTE

The audio line out connector where located on rear side of the box is designed to

power headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive

(non-amplified) speakers are connected to this output.

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