Advantech AIMB-542 Series User manual

User’s Manual
Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® mATX
Main Board
mATX
Ver. 1.00
AIMB-542 Series

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Contents
Notices ...........................................................................................................v
Safety information ..........................................................................................vi
About this guide ............................................................................................ vii
How this guide is organized ............................................................. vii
Where to find more information ........................................................ vii
Conventions used in this guide ........................................................ vii
Typography .................................................................................................. viii
AIMB-542 specifications summary ................................................................ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents ........................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Special features ............................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.4 Before you proceed ........................................................................ 1-5
1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................... 1-6
1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-6
1.5.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-6
1.5.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-7
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................... 1-8
1.6.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-8
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...............................1-11
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 1-13
1.7 System memory ........................................................................... 1-15
1.7.1 Overview ....................................................................... 1-15
1.7.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 1-15
1.7.3 DDR Qualified Vendors List .......................................... 1-16
1.7.4 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-18
1.7.5 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-18
1.8 Expansion slots ............................................................................ 1-19
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-19
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 1-19
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 1-20
1.8.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 1-21
1.8.5 AGP slot ........................................................................ 1-21

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1.9 Jumpers ....................................................................................... 1-22
1.10 Connectors ................................................................................... 1-25
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-25
1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-26
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ................................................ 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 2-2
2.2 BIOS setup program ...................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 2-4
2.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 2-5
2.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 2-5
2.2.6 Configuration fields ......................................................... 2-5
2.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 2-5
2.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 2-5
2.2.9 General help ................................................................... 2-5
2.3 Main menu ..................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ......................................... 2-6
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ................................... 2-6
2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave .................. 2-7
2.3.5 IDE Configuration ............................................................ 2-8
2.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 2-10
2.4 Advanced menu ............................................................................2-11
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .............................................2-11
2.4.2 USB Configuration ........................................................ 2-14
2.4.3 Chipset .......................................................................... 2-15
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 2-16
2.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-18
2.5 Power menu ................................................................................. 2-19
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................................... 2-19
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ................................ 2-19
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] .................................................. 2-19

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2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ....................................... 2-19
2.5.5 APM Configuration ........................................................ 2-20
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-22
2.5.7 Energy Lake Feature [Enabled] .................................... 2-23
2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................... 2-24
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-24
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 2-25
2.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 2-26
2.7 Exit menu ..................................................................................... 2-28

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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 interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures
that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. Advantech websites
The Advantech website provides updated information on Advantech hardware
and software products. Refer to the Advantech contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5P800VM.ROM

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AIMB-542 specifications summary
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CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /
Celeron processor
Compatible with the Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors
Supports Intel® 65 nm Dual-Core CPU
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 865G
Southbridge: Intel® ICH5
Front Side Bus 800/533 MHz
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of
unbufferred non-ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR DIMMs
Integrated Graphics Intel® 865G chipset with integrated Intel® Extreme
Graphics 2 Technology
Max. UMA share memory size: 96MB
Max. Resolution: 2048 x 1536(@75Hz)
Max. Refresh Rate: 85Hz(@1800 x 1440)
Expansion slots 3 x PCI slots
1 x AGP 8X
Storage 2 x Ultra DMA100/66/33
2 x Serial ATA
Audio Realtek® ALC655 6-channel CODEC
S/PDIF out interface support
LAN Realtek® 10/100 LAN controller
USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
Rear panel 1 x Parallel port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Serial port (COM)
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
Audio I/O ports

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* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
AIMB-542 specifications summary
BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS
2.3
Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis
Intrusion
Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x 20-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x CD connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF out connector
1 x 20-pin Panel connector
Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in
Support CD
contents
Device drivers

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Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA)
socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium 4, Intel® Pentium D, Intel® Celeron
and Intel® Dual-Core processors featuring 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB),
dedicated L2 cache, and a core speed of up to 3.8GHz.
The motherboard also supports the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, the Intel®
Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) that allows 64-bit computing, and the
Enhanced Intel Speedstep® Technology (EIST) that intelligently adjusts the CPU
voltage and frequency depending on the CPU loading, system speed or power
requirement. See page1-9 for details.
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an Advantech® AIMB-542 motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of Advantech quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard Advantech AIMB-542 motherboard
Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessory I/O shield
Application CD Advantech motherboard support CD

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Intel® 65 nanaometer process technology support
The motherboard supports Intel® processors built on the 65 nanaometer (nm)
process technology with copper interconnect. Intel’s 65 nm process is the most
advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance,
enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. The Intel® 65 nm
Dual-Core processors utilize this package technology for a thinner, lighter design
without compromising performance. See page 1-9 for details.
Integrated Intel® Extreme Graphics 2
The Intel® 865G chipset on the motherboard integrates the Intel® Extreme
Graphics 2 architecture to deliver realistic 3D/2D graphics with sharp images,
fast rendering, smooth motion, and clearly defined details. This unique architecture
balances the memory usage between graphics and the system for optimal performance
with a maximum UMA share memory size of 96MB, a maximum resolution of 2048 x
1536(@75Hz) and a maximum refresh rate of 85Hz(@1800 x 1440). See page
1-27 for details.
Dual-channel DDR400 memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard
supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/266 DIMMs. The
ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D
graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See 1-16 to 1-19 for details.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the Intel® ICH5 chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner,
more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to
150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-29 for details.
AI Audio
The motherboard comes with the Realtek® ALC655 audio CODEC that lets you
enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. It
also features intelligent detection of plugged peripherals into the audio ports and identifies
any incompatible devices. See page 1-27 for details.

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10/100 Mbps LAN support
Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN
port. Allows you to play online games without buying expensive additional LAN
cards. See page 1-26 for details.
AGP 8X support
The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enhances graphics
performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification,
dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB
1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
See page 1-27 and page 1-32 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super
I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute
(RPM) is monitored for timely xure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels
to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 2-28 for
details.

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Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate
that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below
shows the location of the onboard LED.
1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off

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1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
1.5.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.2 Screw holes
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

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1.6.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
• Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should
come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly.
If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation,
follow the latter.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the
socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately
if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket
pins/motherboard components. Advantech will shoulder the cost of repair
only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Advantech will process
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard
comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting
from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect
removal of the PnP cap.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
CPU Socket 775

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3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forefinger to a 100º angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
5. Position the CPU over
the socket, making sure
that the gold triangle is
on the bottom-left corner
of the socket. The socket
alignment key should fit into
the CPU notch.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
Retention tab
Load lever
This side of the cam
box should face you.
PnP Cap
A
B
Load plate
A
B
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark

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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
6. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
• This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land
package with Hyper-Threading Technology.
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003
Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use
the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in
the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
• Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later is recommended.
• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system.
• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.
com/info/hyperthreading.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the 775-land package that supports
Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS
setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading
Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU
that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Reboot the computer.
A
B