AL102
Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard
User’s Manual
A51700952
Preliminary
Version
Preliminary
Version
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Trademarks
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and
are the properties of the respective owners.
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re-
ceiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
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Table of Contents
Copyright ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................................2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B ...........................................................................................2
Notice: ............................................................................................................................................ 2
About this Manual ......................................................................................................................... 4
Warranty .......................................................................................................................... ..............4
Static Electricity Precautions ....................................................................................................... 4
Safety Measures ........................................................................................................................... 4
About the Package........................................................................................................................5
Optional Items ............................................................................................................................... 5
Before Using the System Board ...................................................................................................5
Chapter 1 - Introduction................................................................................................................6
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 6
Features .................................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ................................................................................................8
Board Layout...........................................................................................................................8
Standby Power LED ................................................................................................................8
System Memory ..................................................................................................................... 9
Installing the SO-DIMM Module .....................................................................................9
Jumper Settings ...................................................................................................................10
Clear CMOS .................................................................................................................... 10
COM1 & COM2 RS232 Power Select ...........................................................................11
M.2 M Key Signal Select ...............................................................................................11
LCD/Inverter Power Select ...........................................................................................12
Backlight Brightness Select .......................................................................................... 12
Panel Power Select .......................................................................................................13
KB/MS Power Select .....................................................................................................13
Rear I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................15
12V DC In .......................................................................................................................15
Graphics Display ............................................................................................................16
RJ45 LAN Ports ............................................................................................................. 16
USB Ports ....................................................................................................................... 17
Audio ...............................................................................................................................17
COM (Serial) Ports ........................................................................................................18
Internal I/O Connectors .......................................................................................................19
USB Ports ....................................................................................................................... 19
Front Panel .....................................................................................................................19
Power ..............................................................................................................................20
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors......................................................................................20
Speaker ...........................................................................................................................21
Digital I/O .......................................................................................................................21
Cooling Fan Connectors ................................................................................................22
Front Audio .....................................................................................................................22
LPC .................................................................................................................................23
External COM port Module ...........................................................................................23
Expansion Slots .............................................................................................................24
Installing the M.2 Module .............................................................................................24
Installing the Mini PCIe Module ...................................................................................25
Battery ............................................................................................................................26
LVDS Panel ..................................................................................................................... 27
eDP .................................................................................................................................28
LPT ..................................................................................................................................29
Chassis Intrusion ........................................................................................................... 29
KB/MS ............................................................................................................................30
COM Ports ......................................................................................................................30
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................... 31
Overview ...............................................................................................................................31
Main .......................................................................................................................................30
Advanced .............................................................................................................................30
ACPI Configuration ........................................................................................................ 31
CPU Configuration .........................................................................................................32
Video Configuration .......................................................................................................32
Audio Configuration.......................................................................................................33
SATA Configuration .......................................................................................................33
PCI Express Configuration ............................................................................................ 34
Console Redirection ......................................................................................................35
SIO NUVOTON6116D .....................................................................................................37
Security .................................................................................................................................38
Boot .......................................................................................................................................39
Exit ......................................................................................................................................... 40
Updating the BIOS ................................................................................................................ 40
Notice: BIOS SPI ROM..........................................................................................................40
Chapter 4 - Supported Software ................................................................................................ 41
Auto-run Menu ......................................................................................................................41
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ...........................................................................41
Intel HD Graphics Drivers ...................................................................................................42
Realtek Audio Drivers ...........................................................................................................43
Realtek LAN Driver ..............................................................................................................44
Intel Serial IO Drivers ...........................................................................................................44
Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3 ..................................................................................................46
Intel Trusted Execution Engine Drivers ............................................................. ..................47
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About this Manual
This manual can be downloaded from the website, or acquired as an electronic file included in
the optional CD/DVD. The manual is subject to change and update without notice, and may be
based on editions that do not resemble your actual products. Please visit our website or con-
tact our sales representatives for the latest editions.
Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product,
inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and
product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper in-
stallation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circum-
stances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in
or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized ser-
vice agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to
the product that has been modified or altered.
Static Electricity Precautions
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even
before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer
components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in han-
dling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you
are ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, con-
tacts or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or
connectors by their ends.
Safety Measures
• To avoid damage to the system, use the correct AC input voltage range.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord before removing the sys-
tem chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the
system chassis before plugging the power cord.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other
components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD
workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD pro-
tection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the
system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with
the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
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About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• One AL102 board
• One Serial ATA cable (300mm)
• Two standoff screws with spring washer (M2*5 mm)
• One battery addendum
Optional Items
• USB 2.0 cable
• COM cable
• SATA cable
• I/O shield
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance with the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
Before Using the System Board
Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.
If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following inter-
nal components.
• CPU
• Memory module
• Storage device such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.
You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at
least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 - Introduction
X Specifications
SYSTEM Processor Intel Atom
®
Processor E3900 Family, BGA 1296
Intel Atom
®
x7-E3950 Processor, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (2.0GHz), 12W
Intel Atom
®
x5-E3940 Processor, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.6GHz (1.8GHz), 9.5W
Intel
®
Pentium
®
Processor N4200, Quad Core, 2M Cache, 1.1GHz (2.5GHz), 6W
Intel
®
Celeron
®
Processor N3350, Dual Core, 2M Cache, 1.1GHz (2.4GHz), 6W
Memory Two 204-pin SODIMM up to 8GB
Dual Channel DDR3L 1867MHz
BIOS Insyde SPI 128Mbit
GRAPHICS Controller Intel
®
HD Graphics BT Series
Display 1 x VGA, resolution up to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz
1 x HDMI, resolution up to 3840x2160@30Hz
1 x LVDS/eDP (opt.)
LVDS: dual channel 48-bit, resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz
eDP: resolution up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz
Feature OpenGL 5.0, DirectX 12, OpenCL 2.1
HW Decode: AVC/H.264, MPEG2, VC1/WMV9, JPEG/MJPEG, HEVC/H265, VP8,
VP9
HW Encode: MPEG2, AVC/H264, JPEG, HEVC/H265, VP8, VP9
Triple
Displays
VGA/HDMI/LVDS (opt.)
VGA/HDMI/eDP (opt.)
AUDIO Codec Realtek ALC269Q
EXPANSION Interface 1 x M.2 M key (support 2242/2280) (PCIe/SATA3.0)
1 x M.2 E key (support 2230) (PCIe/USB2.0)
1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe2.0/USB2.0) (opt.)
ETHERNET Controller 2 x Realtek RTL8111H-CG
REAR I/O Ethernet 2 x GbE (RJ-45)
Serial 2 x RS-232/RS422/485 (RS422/485 opt.) (DB-9)
USB 4 x USB 3.0
Audio 1 x Line-Out
Display 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI
INTERNAL I/O Serial 4 x RS-232 (2.0mm pitch, optional)
USB 4 x USB 2.0 (2.0mm pitch)
1 x USB 2.0 (2.54mm pitch) or 1 x Vertical USB 2.0 Type A (opt.)
Display 1 x LVDS LCD Panel Connector
1 x LCD/Inverter Power
1 x eDP LCD Panel Connector (opt.)
Audio 1 x Audio (Line-out/Mic-in)
SATA 1 x SATA 3.0 (up to 6Gb/s)
DIO 1 x 8-bit DIO
LPC 1 x LPC (supports LPC EXT-RS232/RS485 module)
SMBus 1 x SMBus
WATCHDOG
TIMER
Output &
Interval
System Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 255 Seconds
SECURITY TPM TPM2.0 (opt.)
Power Type Single 12V +/-10% DC
Connector DC-in Jack
Right Angle Connector (4-pin) (opt.)
Vertical Type Connector (4-pin) (opt.)
Consumption Idle: E3950 12W: 12V @ 0.68A (8.16W)
Max: i7-7700 65W: 12V @ 2.46A (29.52W)
RTC Battery CR2032 Coin Cell
OS SUPPORT Microsoft Windows 10 LTSB (64 bits)
ENVIRONMENT Temperature Operating: 0 to 50°C
Storage: -30 to 60°C
Humidity Operating/storage: 5 to 90% RH
MTBF AL102: 339,273 hrs @ 25°C; 143,701 hrs @ 45°C ; 62,123 hrs @ 60°C
Calculation model: Telcordia Issue 4
Environment: GB, GC – Ground Benign, Controlled
MECHANICAL Dimensions Mini-ITX Form Factor: 170mm (6.7") x 170mm (6.7")
PCB: 1.6mm
Top Side: 40mm, Bottom Side: 3.3mm
CERTIFICATION CE, FCC, RoHS
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X Features
Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set
time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that
your system will continue to operate.
DDR3L
DDR3L requires less voltage (1.35V) than DDR3 (1.5V). DDR3L SDRAM modules support
1867MHz for DDR modules.
Graphics
The integrated Intel® HD graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics performance
and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D graphics with out-
standing graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and compat-
ibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI
and 1 x LVDS/eDP (eDP optional) interfaces for triple display outputs.
Serial ATA
Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of
up to 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel
ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.
Gigabit LAN
Two Realtek RTL8111H-CG Ethernet controllers support up to 1Gbps data transmission.
Audio
The Realtek ALC269Q audio codec provides 4-channel High Definition audio output.
Wake-On-LAN
This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is
supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Man-
agement Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-on the
system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.
Wake-On-USB
This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the
S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
ACPI STR
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Manage-
ment and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management.
ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM
function.
With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by pressing
the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows® without having to go
through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system.
This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire
operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating ses-
sion will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system.
Power Failure Recovery
When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system
manually or let the system power-on automatically.
USB
The system board supports the new USB 3.0. It is capable of running at a maximum transmis-
sion speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s)
and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s). USB 3.0 reduces the time required for data transmission, reduces power
consumption, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. It is a marked improvement in device
transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible exter-
nal Plug and Play peripherals.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
X Board Layout
Mini PCIe (opt.)
1
2
9 1
2
9 1
2
9 1
2
9
1
Intel
Atom
Pentium
Celeron
Battery
JP6
SMBus
DIO Power
DIO
System Fan 1 System Fan 2
TPM 2.0 (opt.)
LPC
Front
Panel
4-pin Vertical (opt.)
4-pin Right Angle (opt.)
DC-In
Standby Power LED
JP3
JP14
DDR3L_1 SODIMM
DDR3L_2 SODIMM
JP5
Chassis Intrusion
M.2 M Key
M.2 E Key
JP2
SATA Power
JP9
JP10
JP8
Buzzer
eDP (opt.)
COM 3-6 from right to left (opt.)
SATA 0
Front
Audio
LAN 2
USB 2/4
LAN 1
USB 0/1
LCD/
Inverter
Power
LVDS
LCD
Panel
Line-out
(opt.)
Speaker R (opt.)
Speaker L (opt.)
KB/MS
LPT
USB 7/8 (USB 2.0)
USB 9/10 (USB 2.0)
USB 3 (USB 2.0)
Note
1
2
5
6
1
2
5
6
1
2
5
6
COM 1
HDMI
COM 2
VGA
SPI
Flash
BIOS
125
2
1
1
1
2 10
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
2
2
1112
2
3940
8
1 2 3
10 12
5
2 10
19
10 1
9
10 2
1
1
1
1
1
2
13
14
1
Important:
When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there
is power on the system board. Power-off the PC then un-
plug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure
to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and
components.
X Standby Power LED
Standby Power LED
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, pro-
cessor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components.
Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation
only. 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 system chassis. If a
wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact
with the system chassis throughout any procedures requir-
ing ESD protection.
Note:
The USB 3 port can either be a 5-pin header or a vertical Type A connector.
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• Two 204-pin SODIMM up to 8GB
• Dual Channel DDR3L 1867MHz
X System Memory
Features
The system board supports the following memory interface.
Single Channel (SC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits from the memory channels.
Dual Channel (DC)
Data will be accessed in chunks of 128 bits from the memory channels. Dual channel provides
better system performance because it doubles the data transfer rate.
Single Channel DIMMs are on the same channel. DIMMs in a channel can be identi-
cal or completely different. However, we highly recommend using
identical DIMMs. Not all slots need to be populated.
Dual Channel DIMMs of the same memory configuration are on different channels.
DDR3L_1
DDR3L_2
Installing the SO-DIMM Module
Before installing the memory module, please make sure that the following safety cautions are
well-attended.
1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered
down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the SO-DIMM socket on the system board
4. Make sure the notch on memory card is aligned to the key on the socket.
X System Memory
Notch
Retention Notch
Key
Socket Top View
DDR3 SO-DIMM
Retention Clip
45°
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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X System Memory
X Installing the SO-DIMM Module
Please follow the steps below to install the memory card into the socket.
Step 1:
Insert the memory card into the
slot while making sure 1) the
notch and the key are aligned,
and 2) the non-connector end
rises approximately 45 degrees
horizontally. Press the card firmly
into the socket while applying and
maintaining even pressure on both
ends.
Step 2:
Press the end of the card far from
the socket down while making
sure the retention notch and the
clip align as indicated by the dot-
ted line in the illustration. If the
retention notch and the clip do not
align, please remove the card and
re-insert it. Press the card all the
way down.
Step 3:
The clips snap automatically and
abruptly to the retention notches
of the card sounding a distinctive
click, and lock the card in place.
Inspect that the clip sits in the
notch. If not, please pull the clips
outward, release and remove the
card, and mount it again.
Notch
Retention Notch
Key
Socket Top View
DDR3 SO-DIMM
Retention Clip
45°
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
X Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS
JP6
If any anomaly of the followings is encountered —
a) CMOS data is corrupted;
b) you forgot the supervisor or user password;
c) failure to start the system due to BIOS mis-configuration
— it is suggested that the system be reconfigured with default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.
1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.
2. Put a jumper cap on JP9’s pin 2 and pin 3. Wait for a few seconds and set JP9 back to
its default setting, i.e. jumper cap on pin 1 and pin 2.
3. Plug the power cord and power-on the system.
2-3 On: Clear CMOS 1-2 On: Normal (default)
1 13 32 2
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JP3
JP5
JP2
COM 2
COM 1
The M.2 M Key signal can be switched between SATA (default) or PCIe via JP3.
M.2 M Key Signal SelectCOM1 & COM2 RS232 Power Select
531
642
531
642
1-3 On: Pin 9 = RI- (default)
2-4 On: Pin 1 = DCD- (default)
3-5 On: Pin 9 = +5V
4-6 On: Pin 1 = +12V
The two rear COM ports support RS232 with power configured via jumper settings of JP5
(COM 1) and JP2 (COM 2).
Configure the jumper settings by putting a jumper cap on the encircled neighboring pins to cre-
ate a short circuit as illustrated below.
Note:
Please refer to the I/O section later in this chapter for more information on the
COM ports.
1
4
7
10
3
6
9
12
1-2, 4-5, 7-8, 10-11 On: SATA (default) 2-3, 5-6, 8-9, 11-12 On: PCIe
X Jumper Settings
X Jumper Settings
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LCD/Inverter Power Select Backlight Brightness Select
2-3 On: +5V 2-3 On: +5V 1-2 On: +12V (default) 1-2 On: +V (default)
The power level supplied to the LVDS/eDP inverter power connector can be switched between
+5V or +12V via JP10.
The power level supplied to the LCD backlight can be switched between +3.3V or +5V via JP9.
1 1
1 1
3 3
3 3
2 2
2 2
JP10
JP9
1
1
Important:
Before powering-on the system, make sure that the setting of JP9 matches the
specifications of the LCD's backlight power. Incorrect power voltage may cause ir-
reversible damage to your LCD's backlight.
Important:
Before powering-on the system, make sure that the setting of JP10 matches the
specifications of the LVDS/eDP LCD. Incorrect power voltage may cause irrevers-
ible damage to your LCD panel.
X Jumper Settings
X Jumper Settings
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Panel Power Select
The power level supplied to the LVDS/eDP panel can be switched between +3.3V, +5V or +12V
via JP10.
Important:
Before powering-on the system, make sure that the setting of JP10 matches the
specifications of the LVDS/eDP LCD. Incorrect power voltage may cause irrevers-
ible damage to your LCD panel.
JP8
JP14
642
531
1-2 On: +12V
642
531
3-4 On: +5V
642
531
5-6 On: +3.3V (default)
KB/MS Power Select
2-3 On: +5V 1-2 On: +5VSB (default)
The power level supplied to the KB/MS connector can be switched between +5V or +5VSB via
JP14.
1
1
3
3
2
2
Note:
To enable Wake On KB/MS, please set the jumper to +5VSB.
X Jumper Settings
X Jumper Settings
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X Rear I/O Ports
The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:
• DC In
• 1 x HDMI 1.4
• 4 x USB 3.0
• 2 x GbE (RJ-45)
• 2 x RS-232 (DB-9)
• Audio Line Out (optional)
COM 2
HDMI DC In VGA
DC In coaxial
Audio Line Out
LAN 1 LAN 2 COM 1
4 x USB 3.0
Connect a coaxial DC power cord to the rear coaxial connector for DC supply. The vertical or
right angle 4-pin types are avaible upon request.
DC In coaxial
4-pin vertical (optional)
4-pin right angle (optional)
12V DC In
Important:
Using a voltage higher than the recommended range may result in failure in start-
ing and booting the system or causing irreversible damage to the system board.
A power adaptor/converter is necessary when the power source on site does not
comply with the power specifications of the board.
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Graphics Display
HDMI
The HDMI port which carries both digital audio and video signals is used to connect a LCD
monitor or digital TV that has the HDMI port.
VGA
The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable
connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gen-
tly tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
BIOS Setting
Configure the display devices in the advanced menu (“Video Configuration” submenu) of the
BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the graphics driver. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information.
VGA
HDMI
RJ45 LAN Ports
The two LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a
network hub.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard LAN ports in the Advanced menu (“ACPI Configuration” submenu) of the
BIOS. Refer to the chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the LAN drivers. Refer to the chapter 4 for more information.
Features
• 2 x Realtek RTL8111H-CG Ethernet controllers
X Rear I/O Ports
LAN 1 LAN 2
X Rear I/O Ports
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USB Ports
USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously acces-
sible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with four onboard USB
3.0 ports (USB 0/1/2/4) at the rear side. For the internal USB ports, please refer to the next
section.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS.
Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse
to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
USB 1 USB 4
USB 0 USB 2
X Rear I/O Ports
Audio
X Rear I/O Ports
The system board is optionally equipped with a rear audio line out jack.
• Line-out Jack (Lime)
This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard audio port in the Advanced menu (“Audio Configuration” submenu) of
the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Driver Installation
Install the audio driver. Refer to Chapter 4 for more information.
Audio Line Out
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COM 1 COM 2
COM (Serial) Ports
X Rear I/O Ports
The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that
can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.
COM 1 and COM 2 (Rear Ports) support RS232 (with or without power), RS422 (optional), and
RS485 (optional). Serial modes of COM 1 and COM 2 are configured via BIOS settings as in-
structed in the next chapter. RS232 with/without power of COM 1 and COM 2 are configured
via jumper settings as previously instructed in this chapter.
Jumper Setting
RS232 with/without power of COM 1 and COM 2 are configured via jumper settings of JP5
(COM 1) and JP2 (COM 2) as previously instructed in this chapter.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard COM ports in the Advanced menu (“Console Redirection” and "SIO NU-
VOTON6116D" submenus) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Pin
Standard
RS232
RS232
with Power
RS422
(optional)
RS485
(optional)
1 DCD- +12V TXD- Data-
2 RD RD TXD+ Data+
3 TD TD RXD+ N.C.
4 DTR- DTR- RXD- N.C.
5 GND GND GND GND
6 DSR- DSR- N.C. N.C.
7 RTS- RTS- N.C. N.C.
8 CTS- CTS- N.C. N.C.
9 RI- +5V N.C. N.C.
COM 1/2 Pin Assignment
Note:
Please refer to the Internal I/O section later in this chapter for more information on
the internal COM ports.
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X Internal I/O Connectors
USB Ports
The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultane-
ously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
In addition to the rear USB ports as introduced previously in this chapter, the system board is
equipped with five internal USB 2.0 ports as illustrated above. USB 3 can also be a Type A verti-
cal connector by request.
The internal USB pin headers may be connected to a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge
bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis and then insert the USB port
cables to a connector.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS.
Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse
to wake up a system from the S state(s).
USB 7/8, 9/10 (USB 2.0) Pin Assignment USB 3 (USB 2.0) 5-pin Header
VCC
-Data
+Data
GND
Key
VCC
-Data
+Data
GND
N.C.
2 10
1
Front Panel Connector
HD-LED
RESET
PWR-LED
ATX-SW
2 1
1112
HDD-LED - Hard Disk Drive LED
Lighting of the LED indicates that the hard drive is being accessed.
RESET - Reset Switch
This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.
PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED
When the system’s power is on, this LED will light up. When the system is in the S1 (POS -
Power On Suspend) state, it will blink at 1-second intervals. When the system is in the S3 (STR
- Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink at 4-second intervals.
ATX-SW - ATX Power Switch
This switch is used to power on or off the system.
Front Panel Pin Assignment
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 N.C.
PWR-LED
2 LED Power
HD-LED
3 HDD Power
4 LED Power
5 Signal 6 Signal
RESET
7 Ground
ATX-SW
8 Ground
9 Signal 10 Signal
11 N.C. 12 ---
Front Panel
X Internal I/O Connectors
USB 9/10
USB 3
USB 7/8
VCC
-Data
+Data
Key
GND
15
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Power
The power connector from the power supply unit are designed to fit the 4-pin connector in only
one orientation. Make sure to find the proper orientation before plugging the connector.
The 4-pin vertical/right angle connectors are optional, whereas the DC coaxial rear connector is
the default option.
Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1.
The 4-pin +12V power connector enables the delivery of more +12VDC current to the proces-
sor’s Voltage Regulator Module (VRM).
+12V Power ►
4
3
2
1
Pin Assignment
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
4-pin Power Pin Assignment
Important:
Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or malfunction
of the add-in boards and peripherals. Calculating the system’s approximate power
usage is important to ensure that the power supply meets the system’s consump-
tion requirements.
X Internal I/O Connectors
SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors
SATA0
SATA Power
The Serial ATA (SATA) connectors are used to connect the Serial ATA device. SATA 3.0 is sup-
ported by the five SATA ports and provides data rate up to 6Gb/s. Connect one end of the Se-
rial ATA cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.
BIOS Setting
Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu (“SATA Configuration” submenu) of the
BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
7
RX-
GND
TX+
TX-
GND
1
RX+
GND
SATA 3.0 Pin Assignment SATA Power Pin Assignment
X Internal I/O Connectors
1
1
+5V
GND
GND
+12V
1
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Speaker
X Internal I/O Connectors
Digital I/O
X Internal I/O Connectors
Speaker R
Speaker L
1
1
SPK_R+
SPK_R-
SPK_L+
SPK_L-
The right and left chabbel speaker connectors are for audio output and sound amplification via
external amplifiers and speakers.
The 8-bit Digital I/O (DIO) connector allows for input/output signals of digital logical states de-
fined by voltage levels.
Pin Assignment
1 DIO_0
2 DIO_1
3 DIO_2
4 DIO_3
5 DIO_4
6 DIO_5
7 DIO_6
8 DIO_7
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 GND
3 5VDU
4 5V
Digital I/O Pin Assignment Digital I/O Power Pin Assignment
DIO
DIO Power
1
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