Aaeon XTX-915 User manual

XTX CPU Module XTX-915
XTX-915
Intel
®Pentium®M/
Celeron®M Processor
DDRII SODIMM
With LCD, Ethernet, PCI-E,
Audio, SATA, SDVO
XTX-915 Manual Rev. A 2nd Ed.
June 2008

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Copyright Notice
This document is copyrighted, 2008. All rights are reserved. The
original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to
the products described in this manual at any time without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or
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original manufacturer assumes no responsibility for its use, or for
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from its use.
The material in this document is for product information only and is
subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have
been made in the preparation of this document to assure its
accuracy, AAEON assumes no liabilities resulting from errors or
omissions in this document, or from the use of the information
contained herein.
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.
 Award is a trademark of Award Software International, Inc.
 Intel®, Pentium®M and Celeron®M 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.
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
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
• 1 XTX-915 CPU Module
• 1 CD-ROM for manual (in PDF format) and drivers
• 4 M2.5 Screws
If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact
your distributor or sales representative immediately.

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Application Note
1. Intel Banias-core CPUs on XTX-915
TF-XTX-915-A10 supports Intel Dothan-core CPUs only. Please do
not use Intel Banias-core CPUs on TF-XTX-915-A10. It may cause
the damage of CPUs. If you want to use Intel Banias-core CPUs,
some components on XTX-915 have to be changed. Please contact
with your AAEON responsible sales for this specific requirement.
2. Display issue of 640x480 LVDS LCD panel
If you use 640x480 LVDS LCD panel and Intel Graphics Utility to set
the Extended Desktop mode, the panel will show nothing.
For more detailed information, please contact with AAEON
Application Engineer Department.
FAQ
Question: How do I install the OS into SATA HDD when I choose
the “Enhanced Mode” in the BIOS for HDD setting?
Answer: If you are going to use SATA and IDE HDD
simultaneously, please follow the steps below to install OS properly.
Step 1: Choose the “Enhanced Mode” in the BIOS
Step 2: Connect SATA HDD only
Step 3: Install OS
Step 4: Connect IDE HDD
Please be noted that you cannot connect SATA and IDE HDD to
install OS at the same time since the OS installation may fail.

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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 Mechanical Drawing..................................................2-3
2.3 List of Jumpers..........................................................2-5
2.4 List of Connectors .....................................................2-6
2.5 Setting Jumpers ........................................................2-7
2.6 BIOS Write Protect (JP1) (Non-populated)...............2-8
2.7 SDVO Port Connector (CN2)....................................2-8
2.8 XTX Connector (XTX-1)............................................2-9
2.9 XTX Connector (XTX-2)..........................................2-10
2.10 XTX Connector (XTX-3)........................................2-11
2.11 XTX Connector (XTX-4)........................................2-12
Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup
3.1 System Test and Initialization. ..................................3-2
3.2 Award BIOS Setup....................................................3-3
Chapter 4 Driver Installation
4.1 Installation.................................................................4-3

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Appendix A Programming The Watchdog Timer
A.1 Programming .........................................................A-2
A.2 IT8712 Watchdog Timer Initial Program................A-6
Appendix B I/O Information
B.1 I/O Address Map....................................................B-2
B.2 1st MB Memory Address Map ................................B-3
B.3 IRQ Mapping Chart................................................B-4
B.4 DMA Channel Assignments...................................B-4

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General
Chapter
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Information

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1.1 Introduction
XTX-915 equips with Intel®Pentium®M / Celeron®M processors
and has one 200-pin DDR II 400/533 SODIMM to support system
memory up to 2GB. XTX-915 adopts Intel®915GME+ ICH6-M
chipset that implements serial technologies with high performance.
In addition, XTX-915 accommodates user-friendly expansion
interfaces, such as four PCI-Express［x1］, four 32-bit PCI, one LPC
bus, one SMBus and one I2C interface.
For the display specifications, XTX-915 integrates Intel®915GME
and shared system memory is up to 128MB. The display of
XTX-915 supports CRT and 18-bit dual-channel LVDS LCD.
Moreover, one SDVO port can be used through the SDVO
connector to provide more flexibility for display function.
If you are looking for an economic, time-saving and high
performance solution, XTX-915 definitely is your best choice.

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1.2 Features
 Intel®Pentium®M/ Celeron®M Processors
 DDR II 400/533 Memory
 CRT/ 18-bit Dual-channel LVDS LCD
 10/100Base-TX Ethernet
 AC97 Audio Codec
 PCI-Express［x1］x 4
 SATA x 2
 SDVO Connector x 1
 +5V Operating Voltage
 XTX Form Factor