Aaeon EMB-A70M User manual

Mini-ITX EMB-A70M
EMB-A70M
AMD R-460L(Quad-core)/
R-260H (Dual-core) APU
Mini-ITX
2 Realtek 8111E Ethernet
2 USB3.0, 5 USB2.0, 2 COM
1PCI-e,1MiniPCI-e
1mSATA
EMB-A70M Manual 1st Ed
August 2013

Mini-ITX EMB-A70M
Copyright Notice
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Acknowledgments
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respective owners.
Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
CompactFlash™is a trademark of the Compact Flash
Association.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo and combinations thereof are
trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Microsoft Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation.
SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Labs, Inc.
Please be notified that all other products’ name or trademarks
not be mentioned above are properties of their respective
owners.
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Packing List
(Standard, not bulk pack)
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that
the following materials have been shipped:
1 9657666600 Jumper Kit
1 1709070800 SATA Cable
1 1702151201 SATA Power CABLE
1 M20A70M000 I/O Shield
1 17592A70M1 CPU Cooler
1 Utility DVD
1 EMB-A70M
If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please
contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction................................................................1-2
1.2 Features....................................................................1-3
1.3 Specifications............................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide
2.1 Safety Precautions ..................................................2-2
2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers ......................2-3
2.3 Mechanical Drawing ................................................2-5
2.4 List of Jumpers ........................................................2-7
2.5 List of Connectors .....................................................2-7
2.6 Setting Jumpers .......................................................2-9
2.7 Auto Power Button Setting (CN8) ..........................2-10
2.8 CHASSIS INTRUDER (CHASSIS) (JP2)................2-10
2.9 Pin Header (USB 56, 78) ........................................2-10
2.10 USB 3.0 Connector (USB 3_34) ...........................2-10
2.11 RS-232 Pin Header (COM 1, 3, 4)........................2-10
2.12 RS-232/422/485 Pin Header (COM 2)..................2-11
2.13 Digital I/O Pin Header (DIO 1)...............................2-11
2.14 4-pin ATX Power Connector (ATX 1)....................2-11
2.15 24-pin ATX Power Connector (ATX 2)..................2-11
2.16 SATA Connector (SATA 1~5) ...............................2-12
2.17 Front Panel Connector (F_Panel).........................2-12
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Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup
3.1 System Test and Initialization. ..................................3-2
3.2 AMI BIOS Setup........................................................3-3
Chapter 4 Driver Installation
4.1 Installation………………………………………..……..4-3
Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer
A.1 Watchdog Timer Initial Program...............................A-2
Appendix B I/O Information
B.1 I/O Address Map.......................................................B-2
B.2 Memory Address Map...............................................B-5
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart...................................................B-6
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments.………………………..B-10
Appendix C Mating Connector
C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables......................C-2
Appendix D Programming the Digital I/O
D.1 DIO Programming.....................................................D-2
D.2 Digital I/O Register....................................................D-3
D.3 Digital I/O Sample Program......................................D-4
Appendix E AHCI Setting
E.1 Setting AHCI.............................................................E-2

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General
Chapter
1
Information

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Chapter 1 General Information 1-2
1.1 Introduction
The EMB-A70M supports AMD Embedded R-460L
(Quad-core)/ R-260H (Dual-core) APU processor which paired
with the AMD Hudson M3/A70M chipset offers a high
performance computing platform with low power consumption.
This new product supports two DDR3 SODIMMs at speeds of
1333/1066 MHz, up to 8 GB. Two SATA interfaces provide
ample storage. With dual Gigabit Ethernet, two COM ports, five
USB2.0 ports, two USB3.0 ports, one keyboard/mouse port and
one Line-in, Mic-in, Line-out port, the EMB-A70M meets the
requirements of today’s demanding applications.
Display requirements are met with an abundance of interfaces
such as HDMI. Display memory is shared from the system
memory up to 512MB. EMB-A70M has an integrated AMD
Radeon™ HD7 Series graphics engine, up to 1920 x 1200 for
HDMI output resolutions.
With all of its integrated features, the EMB-A70M strikes a
balance of performance and price. This versatile product targets
Industrial Automation, Entertainment, Networking, KIOSK/POS,
Transportation, Banking, Healthcare and Digital Signage
applications that require high performance and high reliability.

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1.2 Features
AMD R-Series APU FP2 Processor
AMD Hudson M3/A70M
204-pin SODIMM x 2 DDR3 1333/1066MHz up to 8 GB
Realtek 8111E for Gigabit LAN, RJ-45 x 2
Supporting Static Full HD display by HDMI x 4
(Note: 1. Minimum of 3 identical monitors for 4 independent display.
2. Static playback could support 4 independent displays up
to FHD 1080P.)
SATA 6.0Gb/s x 2, mSATA x 1
USB 2.0 x 1 with Type A Connectors; USB 3.0 x 2, USB
2.0 x 4 with Pin Headers
MiniPCIe (Full Size) with SIM Socket x 1 , 1 x mini PCIe
( Optional PCIe & SATA signal, default for mSATA)
PCIe [x4] x 1
DC 12V Power Input

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1.3 Specifications
System
Processor AMD R-260H (Dual-core) and
optional R-460L (Quad core) APU
System Memory 2 x SoDIMM, DDR3 1333/1066
Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory,
Max. 8GB
Chipset AMD® Hudson M3/ A70M
I/O Chipset ITE IT8728
Ethernet LAN1: Realtek® 8111E PCIe
Gigabit LAN controller, RJ-45 X1
LAN2: Realtek® 8111E PCIe
Gigabit LAN controller, RJ-45 X1
BIOS 32 Mb Flash ROM , AMI BIOS,
PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI
2.0a, SM BIOS 2.6
Wake On LAN Yes
Watchdog Timer System reset: 1~255 steps
programmable
H/W Status Monitoring Supports system temperature,
voltage and cooling fan status
monitoring
Expansion Interface 1 x miniPCIe (Full Size) with SIM
Socket
1 x mini PCIe ( Optional PCIe &
SATA signal, default for mSATA)
1 x PCIe [x4]
1x PCIe [x1] Board to board
connector for HDA and DP
signal(optional reserved)

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Battery Lithium battery
Power Requirement 2 x 2pin 12V ATX connector,
1 x CPU fan with 4-pin wafer
1 x System fan with 4-pin wafer,
1 x SATA power with 4-pin wafer,
1x power button switch (optional
reserve)
Board Size 6.7”(L) x 6.7”(W) (170 mm x 170
mm)
Gross Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 Kg)
Operating Temperature 32˚F~ 140˚F (0˚C ~ 60˚C)
Storage Temperature -4˚F ~158°F (-20°C ~70°C)
Operating Humidity 5%～90%RH, non-condensing
Display
Chipset Integrated AMD® Radeon HD7
series graphics engine
Memory Shared system memory up to
512MB
Resolution Up to 1920 x 1200 for HDMI
output resolution
Video Interface HDMI (Note: Only CN28 HDMI port
has audio support.)
I/O
Storage SATA 6.0Gb/s x 2, mSATA x 1
Serial Port COM1: RS-232/422/485 with
RI/5V/12V x 1 (Internal Header)
COM2: RS-232 (Internal Header)
1x COM PORT DB9
connector(optional reserve)

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Audio Mic-in x 1, Line-out x 1 (on Rear
I/O)
USB USB 2.0 x 1 with Type A
Connectors; USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0
x 4 with Pin Headers
Digital I/O Supports 8-bit (Programmable)
PS/2 Port KB/MS (Internal Header) x 1
PS2 connector (optional reserve)
x 1
Power DC 12V, ATX mode
LED 1x dual LED (HDD/POWER)
(Optional Reserve)

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Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2-1
Quick
Installation
Chapter
2
Guide

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2.1 Safety Precautions
Always completely disconnect the power cord
from your board whenever you are working on
it. Do not make connections while the power is
on, because a sudden rush of power can
damage sensitive electronic components.
Always ground yourself to remove any static
charge before touching the board. Modern
electronic devices are very sensitive to static
electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at
all times. Place all electronic components on a
static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis

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2.2 Location of Connectors and Jumpers
Component Side

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Solder Side

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2.3 Mechanical Drawing
Component Side

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Solder Side

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2.4 List of Jumpers
The board has a number of jumpers that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application.
The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers:
Label Function
CN8 Auto Power Button Selection
CN9 COM1 RI Power Selection
CN22 CMOS Settin
g
Selection
2.5 List of Connectors
The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure your
system to suit your application.
The table below shows the function of each of the board's connectors:
Label Function
DIMM1 DDR3 SOCKET
DIMM2 DDR3 SOCKET
CN1 COM1 Connector RS232/422/485 (Optional)
CN2 SYSTEM FAN Connector
CN3 KB/MS Connector (Optional)
CN4 Front Panel
CN5 Digital IO
CN6 Dual USB2.0 Connector (Optional)
CN7 Dual USB3.0 Connector (Optional)
CN10 COM1 Box Header
CN11 COM2 Box Header

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CN12 KB/MS Pin Header
CN14 CPU FAN Connector
CN15 CPU FAN Connector (Optional)
CN16 SATA Signal Connector
CN17 SATA Signal Connector
CN18 SATA Power Connector
CN19 Dual USB3.0 Box Header
CN20 Dual USB2.0 Box Header
CN21 Dual USB2.0 Box Header
CN23 PCIE x4 Slot
CN25 SPI Programming Pin Header
CN26 Board to Board Connector (Optional)
CN27 DC12V Power Connector (Optional)
CN28 HDMI1 Connector
CN29 HDMI2 Connector
CN30 HDMI3 Connector
CN31 HDMI4 Connector
CN32 Single USB2.0 Connector
CN33 Giga LAN1 Connector
CN34 Giga LAN 2 Connector
CN35 Mic in Connector
CN36 Line out Connector
CN38 Mini PciE Socket
CN39 SIM Card Socket
CN41 mSATASocket