Aaeon EMB-LN8T User manual

Mini-ITX EMB-LN8T
EMB-LN8T
Intel®AtomTM N455/D525 Processor
Mini-ITX
Realtek 8111E Ethernet
8 USB2.0, 6 COM, 1 Parallel
1MiniCard
EMB-LN8T Manual Rev.A 1st Ed.
October 2011

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Copyright Notice
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AAEON reserves the right to make changes in the product design
without notice to its users.
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Acknowledgments
All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
CompactFlash™is a trademark of the Compact Flash
Association.
Intel®, AtomTM are trademarks of Intel®Corporation.
Microsoft Windows®is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corp.
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 Cap
1 1709070500 Serial ATA Cable
1 1702151200 Onboard Serial ATA Power Cable
1 1700060152 Keyboard/Mouse Cable
1 Product DVD
1 EMB-LN8T
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 .....................................................2-8
2.6 Setting Jumpers .....................................................2-10
2.7 COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection (JP1) .................2-11
2.8 COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection (JP2)...................2-11
2.9 LCD Voltage Selection (JP3) ..................................2-11
2.10 LCD Backlight Control Selection (JP4) .................2-11
2.11 AT/ATX Selection (JP5) ........................................2-12
2.12 Clear CMOS Selection (JP6) ................................2-12
2.13 Internal Audio 2 Channel Connector (CN1)..........2-12
2.14 LVDS Backlight Connector (CN2).........................2-12
2.15 LVDS Connector (CN3).........................................2-12
2.16 LPC Connector (CN4)...........................................2-13
2.17 Fan Connector (CN5)............................................2-14
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2.18 Digital I/O Connector (CN6)..................................2-14
2.19 SATA Power Connector (CN8) .............................2-15
2.20 ATX Power_12V Connector (CN9) .......................2-15
2.21 Front Panel Connector (CN10) .............................2-15
2.22 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM1).................2-15
2.23 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM2).................2-16
2.24 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM3).................2-16
2.25 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM4).................2-16
2.26 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM5).................2-16
2.27 RS-232 Serial Port Connector (COM6).................2-17
2.28 Internal PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1)
.......................................................................................2-17
2.29 LPT Port Connector (LPT1) ..................................2-17
2.30 Microphone Connector (MIC1)..............................2-18
2.31 USB Port Connector (USB3).................................2-18
2.32 USB Port Connector (USB4).................................2-18
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 Programming .........................................................A-2
A.2 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program................A-6
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Appendix B I/O Information
B.1 I/O Address Map....................................................B-2
B.2 Memory Address Map............................................B-4
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart................................................B-5
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments.……………………….B-5
Appendix C Mating Connector
C.1 List of Mating Connectors and Cables.................. C-2

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General
Chapter
1
Information

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Chapter 1 General Information 1-2
1.1 Introduction
The EMB-LN8T supports Intel®Atom™ N455/ D525 processor
which when paired with the Intel®ICH8M chipset offers a high
performance computing platform with low power consumption.
This new product supports two DDR3 SODIMM at speeds of
800, up to 4GB (D525 only). One CompactFlash™ and three
SATA 3.0 Gb/s interfaces provide ample storages. With dual
Gigabit Ethernet, six COM ports, eight USB2.0, and one parallel
port, the EMB-LN8T meets the requirements of today’s
demanding applications.
Display requirements are met with an abundance of interfaces
such as CRT, 18-bit single channel LVDS or 24-bit single
channel LVDS. Simultaneous / Dual View are available in
LCD/CRT configurations. Display memory is shared from the
system memory up to 324MB/ DVMT4.0.
With all of its integrated features, the EMB-LN8T 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
Onboard Intel®Atom™N455 (Fanless)/ D525 (Heatsink
with Fan) Processor
Intel®Atom™N455/ D525 + Intel®ICH8M
204-pin DDR3 800 SODIMM x 1 (Optional for 2nd
SODIMM slot on rear side), Max. 4GB
Gigabit Ethernet x 2
CRT, 18-bit/ 24-bit LVDS
SATA 3.0 Gb/s x 3, CompactFlash™ x 1
USB2.0 x 8, COM x 6, LPT x 1
Mini-card x1 (Optional 2nd Mini-card for full size with SIM
slot on rear side)
DC 12V Input with PS-ON Power Type
Optional TPM1.2

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1.3 Specifications
System
Processor Onboard Intel®AtomTM N455
(Fanless)/ D525 (Heatsink with
Fan) Processor, Up to 1.83 GHz
System Memory 204-pin DDR3 800 SODIMM x 2,
Max. 4GB (D525 only)
Chipset Intel®AtomTM N455/ D525 + Intel®
ICH8M
I/O Chipset ITE8712F/KX-L + Fintek81216AD
Ethernet Realtek 8111E for
10/100/1000Base-TX, RJ-45 x 2
BIOS AMI Plug & Play SPI BIOS – 8MB
ROM
Wake On LAN Yes
Watchdog Timer Generates a time-out system
reset
H/W Status Monitoring Supports power supply voltages,
cooling fan status, and
temperature monitoring
Expansion Interface Mini-card x1 (Optional 2nd
Mini-card for full size with SIM slot
on rear side)
Battery Lithium battery
Power Requirement DC 12V input with PS-ON Power
Type
Board Size 6.7”(L) x 6.7”(W) (170 mm x 170
mm)
Gross Weight 1.2 lb (0.5 Kg)
Operating Temperature 32˚F~ 140˚F (0˚C ~ 60˚C)

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Storage Temperature -40˚F~ 176˚F (-40˚C ~ 80˚C)
Operating Humidity 0%~90% relative humidity,
non-condensing
Display: Supports CRT/LCD simultaneous / dual view
displays
Chipset Intel®N455/D525 integrated
graphics
Memory Shared system memory up to
324MB w/ DVMT4.0
Resolution Up to 1366x768, 18bpp for single
LVDS channel supporting
resolution; Up to
2048x1536@60Hz for Analog
RGB display output resolution
LCD Interface CRT, 18 or 24-bit Single Channel
LVDS
I/O
Storage SATA 3.0 Gb/s x 3, Type II
CompactFlash x 1
Serial Port RS-232 x 4, RS-232/422/485 x 2
Parallel Port Supports SPP/ EPP/ ECP mode
USB USB 2.0 x 8
PS/2 Port Keyboard x 1, Mouse x 1
Digital I/O Supports 8-bit (Programmable)

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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
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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
JP1 COM2 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection
JP2 COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection
JP3 LCD panel Voltage Selection
JP4 LCD backlight Voltage Selection
JP5 AT/ATX function Selection
JP6 Clear CMOS

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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
CN1 Internal Audio 2 Channel Connector
CN2 LVDS Backlight Connector
CN3 LVDS Connector
CN4 LPC Connector
CN5 FAN Connector
CN6 Digital I/O Connector
CN7 Mini Card Holder
CN8 SATA POWER Connector
CN9 ATX 4P POWER Connector
CN10 Front Panel Connector
CN11 (Optional) SIM Card Connector
CN12 Mini Card Connector
CN14 (Optional) Mini Card Connector
COM1 COM1 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port
Connector
COM2 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port
Connector
COM3 COM3 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
COM4 COM4 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
COM5 COM5 RS-232 Serial Port Connector
COM6 COM6 RS-232 Serial Port Connector