ADLINK Technology AmITX-BE-G User manual

AmITX-BE-G
User’s Manual
Mini-ITX Embedded Motherboard with
2nd Gen AMD®Embedded R-Series APU
and AMD®A77E Fusion Controller Hub
Manual Revision: 1.01
Revision Date: March 15, 2016
Part Number: 50-1X013-1010

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Revision History
Revision Description Date By
1.00 Initial release 2015-11-20 JC
1.01 Correct Front Panel CN26 connector information 2016-03-15 JC

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Preface
Copyright 2015-16 ADLINK Technology, Inc.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by
any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design, and function and does not
represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages.
Environmental Responsibility
ADLINK is committed to fulfill its social responsibility to global environmental preservation through compliance with the European Union's
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. Environmental
protection is a top priority for ADLINK. We have enforced measures to ensure that our products, manufacturing processes, components, and
raw materials have as little impact on the environment as possible. When products are at their end of life, our customers are encouraged to
dispose of them in accordance with the product disposal and/or recovery programs prescribed by their nation or company.
AmITX-BE-G is a RoHS compliant and leadfree product
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respective companies.

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Table of Contents
Revision History ............................................................................................................ 2
Preface............................................................................................................................ 3
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 7
1.1. Packing List ............................................................................................................................7
1.2. Optional Accessories .............................................................................................................7
2. Specifications........................................................................................................ 8
2.1. Core System...........................................................................................................................8
2.2. Rear I/O Connectors ..............................................................................................................8
2.3. Internal Headers and Connectors..........................................................................................8
2.4. Form Factor ...........................................................................................................................8
2.5. SEMA Board Controller..........................................................................................................9
2.6. Debug Header........................................................................................................................9
2.7. Video......................................................................................................................................9
2.8. Audio......................................................................................................................................9
2.9. LAN.........................................................................................................................................9
2.10. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ...........................................................................................9
2.11. Power Specification ............................................................................................................ 10
2.12. Temperatures ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.13. Environmental .................................................................................................................... 10
2.14. Operating Systems.............................................................................................................. 10
2.15. Power Consumption ........................................................................................................... 11
2.16. Functional Diagram............................................................................................................. 12
3. Mechanical Layout ............................................................................................. 13
3.1. Onboard Connectors .......................................................................................................... 13
3.2. Rear IO Connectors............................................................................................................. 13
3.3. Mechanical Dimensions...................................................................................................... 14
3.4. Thermal Solutions...............................................................................................................16
4. Connectors and Jumpers ................................................................................... 17
4.1. Rear IO Connectors............................................................................................................. 17
4.1.1. DisplayPort ........................................................................................................................................17
4.1.2. USB Connectors .................................................................................................................................17
4.1.3. Ethernet Connectors (LAN1, LAN2) ...................................................................................................18
4.1.4. Audio Connectors ..............................................................................................................................18
4.2. Internal Connectors ............................................................................................................ 19

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4.2.1. ATX Power Connector (ATX_PWR, proprietary) ................................................................................19
4.2.2. SATA Connectors (SATA0/1/2) ..........................................................................................................20
4.2.3. SATA Power Connector (ST_PWR1/2) ...............................................................................................20
4.2.4. USB Header........................................................................................................................................21
4.2.5. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector ..............................................................................................22
4.2.6. Internal Audio Connector ..................................................................................................................22
4.2.7. CPU Fan and System Fan Connectors................................................................................................23
4.2.8. Serial COM Port Connectors..............................................................................................................23
4.2.9. LVDS Connector.................................................................................................................................25
4.2.10. LVDS Auxiliary Connector ................................................................................................................26
4.2.11. Front Panel Connector.....................................................................................................................27
4.2.12. Feature Connector...........................................................................................................................28
4.2.13. SPI Header .......................................................................................................................................29
4.2.14. DB40 Debug Board Connector.........................................................................................................30
4.3. Jumper and Switch Settings................................................................................................ 31
4.3.1. Jumper and Switch Locations ............................................................................................................31
4.3.2. ATX/AT Mode Selection (JPATX)........................................................................................................31
4.3.3. Clear CMOS (CMOS) ..........................................................................................................................31
4.3.4. Mini-PCE/mSATA Selection (JPMSATA) .............................................................................................32
4.3.5. COM Port (SER1) Power Selection (JPS3P) ........................................................................................32
4.3.6. LVDS Backlight Power Selection (JPL1)..............................................................................................32
4.3.7. LVDS Panel Power Selection (JPL2)....................................................................................................32
4.3.8. LVDS Backlight Enable Selection (JPL3) .............................................................................................32
4.3.9. BIOS Switch Setting (SW2, SW3)........................................................................................................33
4.4. Onboard Connector Information........................................................................................ 34
5. Driver Installation............................................................................................... 35
6. Smart Embedded Management Agent (SEMA) .............................................. 36
6.1. Board Specific SEMA Functions .......................................................................................... 36
6.1.1. Voltages.............................................................................................................................................36
6.1.2. Main Current .....................................................................................................................................37
6.1.3. BMC Status ........................................................................................................................................37
6.1.4. Exception Codes ................................................................................................................................37
6.1.5. BMC Flags ..........................................................................................................................................38
7. System Resources............................................................................................... 39
7.1. System Memory Map ......................................................................................................... 39
7.2. Direct Memory Access Channels ........................................................................................ 39
7.3. I/O Map............................................................................................................................... 40
7.3.1. I/O Map .............................................................................................................................................40

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7.3.2. IRQ Lines PIC mode............................................................................................................................41
7.3.3. IRQ Lines APIC mode .........................................................................................................................41
7.4. PCI Configuration Space Map ............................................................................................. 42
7.5. PCI Interrupt Routing Map.................................................................................................. 43
7.6. SMBus Address Table ......................................................................................................... 43
8. BIOS Setup .......................................................................................................... 44
8.1. Menu Structure................................................................................................................... 44
8.2. Main.................................................................................................................................... 45
8.2.1. System Information ...........................................................................................................................45
8.2.2. Memory Information.........................................................................................................................45
8.2.3. System Management.........................................................................................................................45
8.2.4. System Date and Time.......................................................................................................................49
8.3. Advanced ............................................................................................................................ 49
8.3.1. CPU ....................................................................................................................................................49
8.3.2. Memory .............................................................................................................................................50
8.3.3. Graphics.............................................................................................................................................50
8.3.4. SATA ..................................................................................................................................................51
8.3.5. USB ....................................................................................................................................................52
8.3.6. Network.............................................................................................................................................52
8.3.7. PCI and PCIe.......................................................................................................................................53
8.3.8. USB ....................................................................................................................................................56
8.3.9. ACPI and Power Management...........................................................................................................57
8.3.10. Sound...............................................................................................................................................57
8.3.11. Serial Port Console ..........................................................................................................................57
8.3.12. Trusted Computing..........................................................................................................................58
8.3.13. Thermal ...........................................................................................................................................58
8.3.14. Miscellaneous..................................................................................................................................59
8.4. Boot .................................................................................................................................... 59
8.4.1. Boot Configuration ............................................................................................................................59
8.5. Security ............................................................................................................................... 60
8.5.1. Password Description ........................................................................................................................60
8.6. Save & Exit .......................................................................................................................... 61
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 62
Getting Service ............................................................................................................ 63

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1. Introduction
The AmITX-BE-G is a Mini-ITX motherboard supporting the 2nd Generation AMD R-Series APU (codename: “Bald Eagle”) with A77E Fusion
Controller Hub. The AmITX-BE-G is specifically designed for gaming, infotainment, and customers who need high-level processing and
excellent graphics performance with low power consumption in a long product life solution. The AmITX-BE-G AMD R-Series APU features a
Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) and non-ECC type DDR3L dual-channel memory at 1333/1600 MHz to provide excellent overall
performance.
The AmITX-BE-G features four DisplayPorts, dual Gigabit Ethernet port, USB 3.0 ports, USB 2.0 ports, SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and High
Definition Audio with 7.1 channels. Support is provided for one PCIe x16, one PCIe x1, and two Mini PCIe slots. A feature connector
provides access to GPIO, SMBus, and I2C signals. The board is equipped with SPI AMI EFI BIOS, supporting embedded features such as
hardware monitor and watchdog timer.
Integrated AMD Radeon HD 9000 Graphics includes features such as OpenGL 4.2, DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2, OpenGLES 2.0, OpenCV
support for H.264, MPEG2, VC1, MPEG4, WMV9, and MVC hardware decode. Graphics outputs include four DisplayPort outputs and
optional dual-channel 18/24-bit LVDS. In addition, up to four independent displays are supported.
Available Models
Model Number AMD APU Core Speed Total Design Power
AmITX-BE-G-RX427BB RX-427BB (4C/8CU) 2.7 GHz 35W
AmITX-BE-G-RX425BB RX-425BB (4C/6CU) 2.5 GHz 35W
AmITX-BE-G-RX225FB RX-225FB (2C/3CU) 2.2 GHz 17W
Latest revision of the datasheet, user’s manual, BIOS, drivers, and board support packages, can be downloaded from the product webpage:
http://www.adlinktech.com/PD/web/PD_detail.php?cKind=&pid=1443
1.1. Packing List
•AmITX-BE-G Mini-ITX motherboard
•ATX/AT power cable (P/N: 30-20872-0000)
•SATA dual power cable (P/N: 30-20875-0000)
•SATA cable (P/N: 30-10057-0600)
•Rear I/O shield (P/N: 34-25316-0000 )
1.2. Optional Accessories
•COM port cable, 1 port (P/N: 30-20876-0000)
•PS/2 KB/MS cable (P/N: 30-20873-0000)
•USB 2.0 cable, 2 ports (P/N: 30-20874-1000)

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2. Specifications
2.1. Core System
¾CPU: Dual or quad-core AMD R-Series APU (codename: “Bald Eagle”)
•RX-427BB 2.7 GHz (3.6 GHz boost), 35W (4C/8CU)
•RX-425BB 2.5 GHz (3.4 GHz boost), 35W (4C/6CU)
•RX-225FB 2.2 GHz (3.0 GHz boost), 17W (2C/3CU)
¾Cache: 4MB L2 cache for RX-427BB and RX-425BB, 2MB L2 cache for RX-225FB
¾Memory: Dual channel non-ECC 1333/1600 MHz DDR3L memory up to 16GB in dual SODIMM sockets
¾Chipset: AMD A77E Fusion Controller Hub (codename: “Bolton-E4”)
¾Embedded BIOS: AMI EFI in 8MB SPI BIOS
2.2. Rear I/O Connectors
¾Display: 4x DisplayPort (AmITX-BE-G-LVDS SKU: 3x DisplayPort)
¾LAN: Dual GbE RJ-45
¾USB: 4x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0
¾Audio: 7.1 channel audio via 5 jacks and S/PDIF output on rear I/O
2.3. Internal Headers and Connectors
¾PCI Express: PCIe x16 (Gen3), PCIe x1 (Gen2)
¾2x Mini PCIe: one PCIe+USB (top side); one PCIe+USB or mSATA by jumper setting (bottom side)
¾USB: 2x USB 2.0 via onboard header, 2x USB 2.0 via front panel connector, one vertical USB 2.0 port
¾SATA: 3x SATA 6 Gb/s
¾SATA Power Connector
¾Serial: 3x RS-232 headers, 1x RS-232/422/485 headers with 5V/12V power support by jumper select (JPS3P, default NC)
¾LVDS (optional)
¾Front Panel Header
¾Audio Header
¾Feature Connector Header
¾PS/2 KB/MS Connector
¾SPI Header
¾ATX Power Connector
2.4. Form Factor
¾Mini-ITX: 170mm x 170mm

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2.5. SEMA Board Controller
¾ADLINK Smart Embedded Management Agent (SEMA)
•Voltage/Current monitoring
•Power sequence debug support
•AT/ATX mode control
•Logistics and Forensic information
•Flat Panel Control
•General Purpose I2C
•Failsafe BIOS (dual BIOS )
•Watchdog Timer and Fan Control
2.6. Debug Header
¾40-pin Multipurpose Flat Cable Connector: used in combination with DB-40 Debug Module providing BIOS POST code LED, BMC
access, SPI BIOS flashing, power testpoints, debug LEDs.
2.7. Video
¾GPU Feature Support: Integrated AMD Radeon HD 9000 Series supporting four independent displays and Heterogeneous System
Architecture (HSA).
•3D graphics hardware acceleration
•Support for DirectX 11.1, OpenCL 1.2, OpenGL 4.2, OpenGLES 2.0 and OpenCV
•Video decode hardware acceleration (UVD 4.2) including support for H.264, MPEG2, VC-1, MPEG4, WMV9 and MVC formats
•Video encode hardware acceleration (VCE 2.0) including support for H.264, SVC formats and specific support for video
conferencing and wireless display applications
•AMD Eyefinity technology
•AMD Dual Graphics technology
Note: the availability of the features may vary between operating systems (Win 7/8, WES 7/8, Linux)
¾Display Interface Support
•4x DisplayPort v1.2 with resolution up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz
•LVDS (optional): single/dual channel 18/24-bit LVDS (through eDP to LVDS bridge IC)
2.8. Audio
¾Audio Codec: Realtek ALC886
2.9. LAN
¾Intel MAC/PHY: Intel® i211AT (MAC/PHY) Ethernet controller
¾Interface: 10/100/1000 GbE connection
2.10. Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
¾Chipset: Atmel AT97SC3204 (optional)
¾Type: TPM1.2

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2.11. Power Specification
¾Power Modes: AT and ATX mode (AT mode start controlled by BMC)
¾Standard Voltage Input: ATX = 12V ±5%, 5Vsb ±5% or AT = 12V ±5%
¾Power Management: ACPI 4.0 compliant
¾Power States: Supports C1-C6, S0, S1, S4, S3, S5, (Wake-on-USB S3/S4, WoL S3/S4/S5)
2.12. Temperatures
¾Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
¾Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C
2.13. Environmental
¾Humidity: 10-90% RH operating, non-condensing
5-95% RH storage (and operating with conformal coating)
¾Shock and Vibration: IEC 60068-2-64 and IEC-60068-2-27
MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Table 213-I, Condition A and Method 214A, Table 214-I, Condition D
¾HALT: Thermal Stress, Vibration Stress, Thermal Shock and Combined Test
2.14. Operating Systems
¾Standard Support: Windows 7/8 32/64-bit, Linux 32/64-bit
¾Extended Support (BSP): WES7, WE8S, Linux

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2.15. Power Consumption
System Configuration
Memory Slot1 Transcend 8G 2Rx8 DDR3L 1600 SODIMM
Memory Slot2 Transcend 8G 2Rx8 DDR3L 1600 SODIMM
Graphics AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
HDD WD WD500AAKX, 3.5" 500GB
Monitor Hanns.G HZ222
Power Supply FSP Group INC. FSP600-80PSA 600W
Video Resolution 1680 x 1050 x32bit
BIOS 1.09
BMC F/W 1v3
Utilities PassMark BurnInTest™ 7.1
AMD System Stress Test
¾AMD RX-425BB 2.5GHz with Radeon R6 Graphics
BIOS PSS Support Enabled BIOS PSS Support Disabled
Power State Current (A)/Voltage (V) Power (W) Current (A)/Voltage (V) Power (W)
Windows 7 (Idle) 1.16/12.05 13.978 1.25/12.05 15.0625
Windows 7 (Typical)13.55/12.07 42.8485 3.56/12.07 42.9692
Windows 7 (Max loading)23.62/12.07 43.6934 3.65/12.08 44.092
S13N/A N/A
S3 0.21/5.01 1.0521
S5 0.15/5.01 0.7515
Notes: (1) Typical mode measurement when running BurnInTest.
(2) Max loading measurement when running AMD System Stress Test.
(3) S1 state not supported.
¾AMD RX-225FB 2.2GHz with AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
BIOS PSS Support Enabled BIOS PSS Support Disabled
Power State Current (A)/Voltage (V) Power (W) Current (A)/Voltage (V) Power (W)
Windows 7 (Idle) 1.18/12.05 14.219 1.18/12.05 14.219
Windows 7 (Typical)12.15/12.14 26.101 2.16/12.14 26.2224
Windows 7 (Max loading)22.22/12.14 26.9508 2.23/12.14 27.0722
S13N/A N/A
S3 0.23/5.01 1.1523
S5 0.15/5.01 0.7515
Notes: (1) Typical mode measurement when running BurnInTest.
(2) Max loading measurement when running AMD System Stress Test.
(3) S1 state not supported.

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2.16. Functional Diagram
optional
TPM
Atmel
DisplayPort DP0
M
AMD
Fusion Controller Hub
A77E
Super I/
O
AMD® R‐series APU
(formerly "Bald Eagle")
RX-427BB
RX-425BB
RX-225FB
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
LPC
3x RS-232
3x SATA 6Gb/s
Vertical SODIMM (channel A)
8 GB DDR3L at 1333/1600 (non ECC)
Vertical SODIMM (channel B)
8 GB DDR3L at 1333/1600 (non ECC)
4x USB 2.0 0/1/2/3
3x SATA 6Gb/s
Front Panel
2x USB 2.0 port 4/5
SMbus
GPIO
Sensor
CPU FAN
Feature Connector
System signals
SPI 0/1 SPI0 SPI2 socket
(optional)
SPI1
GPIO
SPI0/1 header
SYS FAN 1
PS/2
System Signals
PCIe x1
DP
DP
2x USB 3.0 port 10/11
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB 3.0
DP DisplayPort DP1
Gb
i211AT
RJ45
10/100/1000
PCIe port 0
RJ45
10/100/1000
Gb
i211AT
PCIe port 1
HDA
Codec
ALC886
Center Line In
Surround L/R Line Out
S/PDIF Out Mic In
Audio Header
COM1 header
COM2 header
COM3 header
COM4 header
PCIe x16 PCIe x16 slot
1 x RS-232/422/485
mSATA /
Mini PCIe
full size
(bottom)
MinI PCIe
half size
(top)
USB 2.0 port 9 USB
HUB
PCIe x1 port 3
Switch
SATA 6Gb/s
2x USB 2.0 port 6/7 USB Header
1x USB 2.0 port 8 USB Vertical
DP
DisplayPort DP3
2x USB 3.0 port 12/13
PCIe x1 slot
PCIe x1 port 2
DisplayPort DP2
eDP to
LVDS
eDP
2 lane
LVDS
Fine Wire Conn.
LVDS control LVDS AUX
Connector
DDC
Brightness
LVDS Dat/Clk
SYS FAN 2

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3. Mechanical Layout
3.1. Onboard Connectors
3.2. Rear IO Connectors
Front Panel Connector
2x SODIMM
ATX
/
AT Power
Feature Connector
LVD
Mini PCIe
Audio Header
PCIe x1
3x RS-232
1x RS
-
232/422/485
PCIe x16
SPI Header
USB 2.0
SPI Socket
DB40 Connector
USB Vertical Connector
SATA Connectors
PS
/
2 KB
/
MS
DP
DP
Audio
LAN
LAN
USB 3.0
DP
USB 3.0
DP
USB 2.0

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3.3. Mechanical Dimensions
Top View
Dimensions: mm
All tolerances ±0.2mm

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Side View
Dimensions: mm
All tolerances ±0.2mm

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3.4. Thermal Solutions
5010-CU-CJ APU Cooler
Standard Temp.: 0°C to 60°C
P/N: 32-20478-0000
5010-AL-RG APU Cooler
Standard Temp.: 0°C to 60°C
P/N: 32-20499-0000

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4. Connectors and Jumpers
See 3.1 Onboard Connectors on page 13 for connector locations.
4.1. Rear IO Connectors
4.1.1. DisplayPort
Three DisplayPort v1.2 specification ports up to 3840x2160 @ 30 Hz.
Pin # Signal Pin # Signal
1 CN_DP0_P 2 Ground
3 CN_DP0_N 4 CN_DP1_P
5 Ground 6 CN_DP1_N
7 CN_DP2_P 8 Ground
9 CN_DP2_N 10 CN_DP3_P
11 Ground 12 CN_DP3_N
13 CN_CAD-L 14 CN_CEC
15 CN_AUX_P 16 Ground
17 CN_AUX_N 18 DDP_HPD
19 Ground 20 P3V3
4.1.2. USB Connectors
5Vsb is supplied during power down to allow wakeup on USB device activity during S3~S4 state
1.5A for device power supply protected by a resettable 2A fuse
USB 2.0:
Pin # Signal
1 Vcc
2 UV0-
3 UV0+
4 GND
USB 3.0:
Pin # Signal
1 USB3.0_P5VA
2 USB2_CMAN
3 USB2_CMAP
4 GND
5 USB3A_CMRXN
6 USB3A_CMRXP
7 GND
8 USB3A_CMTXN
9 USB3A_CMTXP
12
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4.1.3. Ethernet Connectors (LAN1, LAN2)
Dual 10/100/1000Mbit/s LAN Ethernet controllers based on Intel® i211AT, support PXE and WOL over both LANs.
Pin # 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1000BASE-T
1 TX+ LAN_MDI0+
2 TX- LAN_MDI0-
3 RX+ LAN_MDI1+
4 -- LAN_MDI2+
5 -- LAN_MDI2-
6 RX- LAN_MDI1-
7 -- LAN_MDI3+
8 -- LAN_MDI3-
LED1 (Speed) LED2 (Link/Activity)
Status Description Status Description
Off 10 Mb connection Off No Link
Green 100 Mb connection Orange Linked
Orange 1 Gb connection Blinking Data Activity
4.1.4. Audio Connectors
7.1 channel audio via 5 jacks and S/PDIF output on rear I/O
Realtek ALC886 codec

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4.2. Internal Connectors
4.2.1. ATX Power Connector (ATX_PWR, proprietary)
AmITX-HL-G supports a proprietary internal ATX Power Connector (ATX_PWR). An adapter cable is provided for connection to a standard
ATX power supply.
Pin # Signal Pin # Signal
1 SB5V 8 P_OK
2 GND 9 PS_ON#
3 GND 10 +12V
4 GND 11 +12V
5 GND 12 +12V
6 GND 13 +12V
7 3.3V 14 +5V
ATX Adapter Cable: ADLINK Part. No. 30-20872-0000 (length 250 mm)
Motherboard
ATX Power
Connector
(ATX_PWR) ATX Power
Supply

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4.2.2. SATA Connectors (SATA0/1/2)
Three SATA 6 Gbps ports are available on the AmITX-HL-G (H81: 2x SATA 6 Gbps and 1x SATA 3 Gbps).
Pin # Signal
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
4.2.3. SATA Power Connector (ST_PWR1/2)
Pin # Signal
1 12V
2 GND
3 5V
4 GND
5 3.3V
SATA Power Cable: ADLINK Part. No.: 30-20875-0000 (length 200 mm)
5 4 3 2 1
HDD/SSD
P
o
w
e
r
Motherboard
SATA Power
Connector
HDD/SSD
Power