Advantech AIMB-540 User manual

AIMB-540
Socket 478 MicroATX SBC for
Industrial Applications
User’s Manual

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement
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 reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. 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 encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1.Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2.Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3.Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
4.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be
employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF
emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and his device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Content
Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................2
1.1 Introduction....................................................................... 2
1.2 Manual Structure............................................................... 2
1.3 Manual Features................................................................ 3
1.3.1 If The Motherboard Is Already Installed........................ 3
1.3.2 If You Need To Install This Motherboard...................... 3
1.4 Critical Topics:.................................................................. 3
1.5 Packing List....................................................................... 4
1.6 Pre-Use Checklist.............................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Key Features & Components..........................8
2.1 Introduction....................................................................... 8
2.2 Motherboard Layout.......................................................... 9
Table 2.1:Components ....................................................9
Table 2.2:Connectors ....................................................10
Table 2.3:Smart Panel Connectors ...............................10
Table 2.4:Jumpers ........................................................10
Table 2.5:Rear I/O Panel Ports: ....................................11
2.3 Key Features & Components .......................................... 11
2.3.1 Intel 845GV Chipsets.................................................... 11
2.3.2 CPU Socket...................................................................12
Figure 2.1:Fan/Heatsink assembly retention mechanism
...........................................................................12
2.3.3 System Memory Sockets ..............................................12
Figure 2.2:DDR DIMM memory sockets......................13
2.3.4 PCI Expansion Slots ..................................................... 13
Figure 2.3:PCI Expansion slots....................................14
2.3.5 Drive Connectors.......................................................... 14
2.3.6 IDE Drive Connectors .................................................. 14
Figure 2.4:IDE Drive Connector...................................15
2.3.7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector....................................... 15
Figure 2.5:Floppy Drive Connector..............................16
2.3.8 Other Internal Connectors.............................................16
2.3.9 ATX Power Connectors................................................ 16
Figure 2.6:ATX Power Connector................................17
2.3.10 CPU & System Fan Connectors JCFAN1, JSFAN1,
JSFAN2............................................................................17
Figure 2.7:The cooling fan power connectors are 3-pin
connectors..........................................................18
2.3.11 CD-In & AUX Audio Connectors JCDIN1 & JAUX1.18
Figure 2.8:Audio-In Connector.....................................19
2.3.12 Onboard USB Port Connector JUSB1 & Connector
JUSB3...............................................................................19
Figure 2.9:Other USB Port............................................20

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2.3.13 IR Connector JP1.......................................................... 20
Figure 2.10:IR Connector JP1.......................................20
2.3.14 Smart Panel Audio Connector JAUDIO1.....................20
Figure 2.11:JAUDIO1 Connector.................................21
2.3.15 Front Panel Connector JPANEL1................................. 21
Figure 2.12:Front Panel Connector...............................22
2.3.16 Battery Housing............................................................ 22
Figure 2.13:Battery & Housing.....................................22
2.3.17 External I/O Ports ......................................................... 22
2.3.18 PS/2 Ports...................................................................... 23
Figure 2.14:PS/2 Ports...................................................23
2.3.19 Parallel Port................................................................... 23
Figure 2.15:Parallel port................................................23
2.3.20 Serial (COM) Ports....................................................... 24
Figure 2.16:COM1 Serial Port......................................24
2.3.21 VGA Port...................................................................... 24
Figure 2.17:VGA Port...................................................24
2.3.22 USB Ports .....................................................................24
Figure 2.18:USB Ports...................................................25
2.3.23 LAN Port....................................................................... 25
Figure 2.19:LAN RJ-45 Jack.........................................25
2.3.24 Audio Jacks & Connectors ........................................... 26
2.3.25 External Audio Jacks:................................................... 26
Figure 2.20:External Audio Jack...................................26
2.3.26 Jumpers......................................................................... 26
2.3.27 JCMOS1 Clear CMOS..................................................26
Figure 2.21:JCMOS1 Clear CMOS...............................27
2.3.28 JDIMMVOLT1 DDR Voltage...................................... 27
Figure 2.22:JDIMMVOLT1 DDR Voltage...................27
2.3.29 JUSBV1 USB Standby Voltage.................................... 27
Figure 2.23:JUSBV1 USB Standby Voltage.................28
2.3.30 JPSKMV1 PS/2 Standby Voltage................................. 28
Figure 2.24:JPSKMV1 PS/2 Standby Voltage..............28
2.3.31 Driver Software............................................................. 28
2.3.32 In This Chapter: ............................................................ 29
Chapter 3 Motherboard Configuration .........................32
3.1 Introduction..................................................................... 32
3.2 The Default Configuration.............................................. 32
3.3 Hardware Configuration: Jumper Settings...................... 32
3.4 Jumper JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Memory ....................... 32
Table 3.1:JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Memory .................33
3.5 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - Main Screen...................... 33
3.6 Hardware Configuration Jumpers ................................... 34
3.6.1 Jumper JDIMMVOLT1: DDR Memory Voltage.........34
Table 3.2:JDIMMVOLT1: DDR Memory Voltage ......34

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3.6.2 Jumper JUSBV1: USB Standby Voltage...................... 35
Table 3.3:USB Standby Voltage ...................................35
3.7 Firmware Configuration: The CMOS Setup Utility........ 35
3.7.1 Using the CMOS Setup Utility..................................... 35
3.7.2 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - Main Screen....................36
3.8 Reconfiguring the Motherboard...................................... 37
3.9 Hardware Reconfiguration.............................................. 37
3.10 Firmware Reconfiguration .............................................. 37
Chapter 4 Installing the Motherboard...........................40
4.1 Introduction..................................................................... 40
4.2 Pre-installation Preparation............................................. 40
4.2.1 Installing A CPU........................................................... 40
4.2.2 Processor Selection....................................................... 41
4.2.3 Installing The Processor................................................41
4.2.4 Installing the Heatsink .................................................. 42
4.2.5 Apply Thermal Interface...............................................42
4.2.6 Install the Fan/Heatsink ................................................ 43
4.2.7 Installing System Memory............................................44
4.2.8 Memory Specifications.................................................45
4.2.9 Memory Configuration Options.................................... 45
4.2.10 Installing Memory Modules.......................................... 45
4.2.11 System Memory Recognition ....................................... 46
4.2.12 Installing the Motherboard in a System Housing ......... 47
4.2.13 Motherboard Installation Procedure ............................. 47
4.2.14 Connecting Front Panel Components...........................48
4.2.15 Completing System Configuration ...............................48
Chapter 5 System Configuration ....................................52
5.1 Introduction..................................................................... 52
5.2 Installing or Connecting Internal Peripherals.................. 52
5.2.1 Connecting Internal Devices........................................ 52
5.2.2 Connecting IDE Devices .............................................. 52
5.2.3 IDE Drive Positioning .................................................. 53
5.2.4 Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive.................................. 53
5.3 Connecting External System Peripherals........................ 56
5.3.1 Connecting a Display Monitor...................................... 56
5.3.2 Connecting a Keyboard & Mouse ................................56
5.3.3 Connecting PS/2 Devices..............................................56
5.3.4 Connecting USB Devices ............................................. 56
5.4 Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility.............................. 57
5.4.1 The CMOS Setup Utility User Interface.......................57
5.4.2 Running the CMOS Setup Utility................................. 58
5.4.3 CMOS Setup Utility Program Sections........................ 58
5.4.4 Standard CMOS Features .............................................59
5.4.5 Advanced Boot Options................................................ 60

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5.4.6 Advanced Chipset Features ..........................................61
5.4.7 Integrated Peripherals ...................................................62
5.4.8 Power Management Setup ............................................ 63
5.4.9 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................ 64
5.4.10 PC Health Status........................................................... 65
5.4.11 Frequency/Voltage Setting ...........................................66
5.4.12 Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................67
5.4.13 Load Optimized Defaults.............................................. 67
5.4.14 Set Supervisor/User Password...................................... 68
5.4.15 Save & Exit Setup......................................................... 68
5.4.16 Exit Without Saving...................................................... 68
5.5 Installing an OS & Support Software.............................. 69
5.5.1 Installing an Operating System..................................... 70
5.5.2 Installing the Support Software ....................................70
5.5.3 Installing Windows Drivers..........................................70
5.5.4 Installing the CSI Utility............................................... 72
5.5.5 Install Audio Driver...................................................... 74
5.5.6 Driver installation ......................................................... 74
5.5.7 VGA Setup.................................................................... 77
Chapter 6 Using the Motherboard..................................84
6.1 Introduction..................................................................... 84
6.2 Using System Features.................................................... 84
6.2.1 Front Panel System Controls & Indicators................... 84
6.2.2 System Controls............................................................ 84
6.2.3 Power Button ................................................................ 84
6.2.4 Reset Switch ................................................................. 85
6.2.5 Note On Reset & Rebooting:........................................85
6.2.6 Suspend Button.............................................................85
6.2.7 Indicator LEDs.............................................................. 85
6.3 Installing & Configuring An IR Port............................... 86
6.4 Performance Optimization .............................................. 87
6.4.1 System Memory............................................................87
6.4.2 Disk Subsystems........................................................... 88
6.4.3 Processor Upgrades & Adjustments .............................88
6.5 Troubleshooting .............................................................. 88
6.6 Hardware Problems......................................................... 88
6.6.1 General Hardware Troubleshooting.............................. 88
6.6.2 Hardware Configuration Problems............................... 89
6.6.3 Plug and Play Problems................................................ 90
6.6.4 Replacing the System Configuration Record................ 90
6.6.5 Loading Optimized Defaults......................................... 90
Chapter 7 Technical Specifications.................................94
7.1 Introduction..................................................................... 94
7.2 AIMB-540 Motherboard Specifications Processor:........ 94

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CHAPTER
1
Introduction

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
This is the User’s Manual is for the ADVANTECH industrial mother-
board AIMB-540. Anything in this manual that only applies to one board
is clearly noted. Please read this chapter before you use your motherboard
and identify which parts of the manual you will need to refer to. Please
pay particular attention to the Critical Topics section.
What’s In This Chapter?
1. Introduction
2. Manual Structure
3. Manual Features
4. Critical Topics
5. Packing List
6. Pre-Use Checklist
1.2 Manual Structure
This manual has seven chapters covering the following topics:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Explains the manual structure and conventions and indicates the most
important topics in the manual. In addition, there is a list of what you
should find in the motherboard package and some pointers on things to do
before you configure or install the board.
Chapter 2: Key Features & Components
Details the motherboard’s hardware features and important components
and indicates their locations. Describes the support software that comes
with the board on the Power Installer support CD-ROM disc.
Chapter 3: Motherboard Configuration
Lists the motherboard’s default configuration and configuration options.
Chapter 4: Installing The Motherboard
Has information on how to prepare and install the motherboard. Includes
installing a CPU and system memory and housing installation consider-
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Chapter 5: System Configuration
Covers connecting system peripherals to the motherboard, initial BIOS
configuration using the CMOS Setup utility, OS options and software
installation.
Chapter 6: Using The Motherboard
Explains system operation features that derive from the motherboard. Has
information on performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Chapter 7: Technical Information
Lists the motherboard’s technical specifications.
1.3 Manual Features
This User’s Manual is intended to be useful and informative while also
making it easy to quickly find specific information or specifications. The
manual has icons and notes in the sidebar to note important topics, indi-
cate warnings or further explain and illustrate points. We suggest that
most users review the manual to become familiar with the motherboard.
Expert users may want to review topics selectively, as needed.
1.3.1 If The Motherboard Is Already Installed
You may receive the motherboard installed in a working system. If this is
the case, you should still probably review the sections on configuring and
using the board, especially if an Operating System is not installed yet.
1.3.2 If You Need To Install This Motherboard
We recommend that only experienced users and technicians install this
motherboard. Otherwise, we suggest having a qualified computer techni-
cian install and configure the system. This service is usually provided at a
nominal fee by better computer stores and service companies.
1.4 Critical Topics:
Many users do not read through the entire User’s Manual. While this may
not be necessary for experienced users or if the motherboard is already
installed, there are some topics that are particularly important and deserve
your specific attention. Some topics cover information critical to the
proper installation and use of the motherboard.
For this motherboard, please review the sections on the following topics:
1. CPU installation: please see ‘Chapter 4’.
2. System memory installation please see ‘Chapter 4’.

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3. Required BIOS configuration please see ‘Chapter 5’.
4. Support software installation please see ‘Chapter 5’.
1.5 Packing List
The motherboard package includes the following items:
AIMB-540 motherboard
1. Rear I/O panel shield
2. ATA-66/100 IDE connector cable
3. Floppy Disk Drive connector cable
4. 3 Jumper Caps (Extra caps in case original caps are lost.)
5. Utility CD-ROM disc
(Includes support software, drivers and bundled software, utilities.)
6. Startup Manual
1.6 Pre-Use Checklist
Before you install and use the motherboard, please do the following:
1. Check Package Contents
Please compare the package contents to the Packing
List on the previous page and confirm that all items are present and
undamaged.
2. Missing or Damaged Accessories
If anything is missing, please contact your vendor.
3. Motherboard Damage
If the motherboard has been visibly damaged, return the complete
package to your vendor with proof of purchase.
4. Prepare Minimum System Components
If you are installing the board in a new system, you’ll need at least
the following internal components.
5. Intel Pentium 4 478-pin processor
6. At least one DDR SDRAM memory module
7. Desired storage devices (hard disk, CD-ROM, etc.)

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You will also need whatever external system peripherals you intend to
use, which will normally include at least a keyboard, a pointing device
and a video display monitor

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CHAPTER
2
Key Features & Com-
ponents

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Chapter 2 Key Features & Components
2.1 Introduction
This chapter explains the location and function of this motherboard’s key
features and components. In addition, it details the software that comes
on the Power Installer support CD-ROM disc. Please review this chapter
if you are installing the motherboard. It is also useful for reference
regarding feature functions after the board is installed in a working sys-
tem.
Chapter Topics:
1. Hardware Features
2. Motherboard Layout
3. Key Features & Components
4. Software Features
5. Driver Software
6. Utility Software

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2.2 Motherboard Layout
The diagram and key on these two pages shows the location of key com-
ponents on the motherboard.
Table 2.1: Components
CPU1 mPGA478 CPU socket for Intel Pentium 4 processor
JATXPWR2,
JATXPWR1 Power connectors for ATX power supply
DDR1, DDR2 DIMM memory sockets for DDR SDRAM modules
PCI 1 - 3 32-bit PCI expansion slots
JUSB3 Onboard internal USB 2.0 port

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Table 2.2: Connectors
IDE1 IDE2 IDE drive connectors
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector
JCFAN1 CPU cooling fan power connector
JSFAN1,
JSFAN2 Housing cooling fan connectors
JCOM2 COM2 port bracket connector
JGAME1 Game/MIDI port bracket connector
JP1 IR port module connector
JCDIN1 CD-In CD-ROM drive audio-in connector
JAUX1 AUX-auxiliary audio-in connector
JPANEL1 Housing front panel feature connector
Smart Panel audio feature connector
Table 2.3: Smart Panel Connectors
JAUDIO1 IDE2 IDE drive connectors
JUSB1 USB 2.0 ports 5 & 6 connector
Table 2.4: Jumpers
JCMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper
JDIMMVOLT1 DDR voltage jumper
JUSBV1 USB Standby voltage
JPSKMV1 PS/2 Standby voltage

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2.3 Key Features & Components
This section explains the function and use of key features and compo-
nents on the motherboard. It also indicates where to look in the manual
for additional information on configuring and using them. This mother-
board uses an Micro ATX form factor PCB in a design that integrates
many features onto the board including several external ports.
2.3.1 Intel 845GV Chipsets
The AIMB-540 motherboard uses the Intel 845GV Chipset, a multi-func-
tion chipset for higherend performance and mainstream systems. Intel
845GV chipset includes a high performance onboard display graphics
controller.
Table 2.5: Rear I/O Panel Ports:
This figure show the ports
on the rear I/O panel. The
ports include, from top to
bottom:
PS/2 ports
Serial, Parallel & VGA ports
Three USB ports
LAN port
Audio ports
The ports have standard
color-coding as follows:
PS/2 Keyboard: Purple
PS/2 Mouse: Green
Serial Port: Teal
Parallel Port: Burgundy
VGA Port: Blue
USB Ports: Black
LAN jack: None
Line Out jack: Lime
Line In jack: Light Blue
Mic In jack: Pink

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The components include the following devices mounted on the board:
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• North Bridge: 82845GVMemory Controller Hub (533MHz FSB)
• South Bridge: 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4)
2.3.2 CPU Socket
Function: The system CPU installs in this socket.
Description: The mPGA478B CPU socket supports all 478-pin Intel
Pentium 4 CPUs that use this socket. The motherboard comes with a
“retention mechanism mounting frame”on the board to attach the heat-
sink and cooling fan assembly required by the Pentium 4 CPU.
More Information: See the section in Chapter 4 on “Installing CPUs”for
information supported CPUs and their installation procedure. Technical
specifications are listed in Chapter 7.
mPGA478B Socket: This socket is for 478-pin Pentium 4 CPUs only.
Note: Both 400MHz and 533MHz Frontside Bus Pentium 4 CPUs are
supported.
Figure 2.1: Fan/Heatsink assembly retention mechanism
2.3.3 System Memory Sockets