Advantech AIMB-581 User manual

User Manual
AIMB-581
Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Celeron
and Xeon-E3 LGA1155 Micro
ATX with VGA/DVI/LVDS, 6 COM,
Dual Lan, 4 SATA II, 2 SATA III,
PCIe x 16

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2011
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any
form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However,
Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements
of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
AMI is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 Celeron® is trademark of Intel Corporation
WinBond is a trademark of Winbond Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Part No. 2002058110 Edition 1
Printed in China November 2011

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A Message to the Customer
Advantech Customer Services
Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifications to
ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of indus-
trial environments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the labo-
ratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the
reliability and ease of operation for which the name Advantech has come to be
known.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Advantech’s customer
services. To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instruc-
tions below carefully.
Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions,
you can easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are nor-
mally a lot more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone.
So please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the
information or questions that apply to your problem, and with the product close at
hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support
you need to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most problems
reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
In addition, free technical support is available from Advantech engineers every busi-
ness day. We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific
information on the installation and operation of any of our products.

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Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class B
This device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
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 dig-
ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The
user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regula-
tions and therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CPU Compatibility
Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Test Item Description
Result Remark
CPU Family sSpec. Core
Stepping Power Vcore FSB Mfg.
Tech HT L2
cache
L3
cache
Package
Type
Intel® Core™ i3-
2120 Processor
3.3 GHz
SR05Y Q0 65W 5 GT/s 32nm NA NA 3MB LGA1155 PASS
Intel® Core™ i5-
2400 Processor
3.1GHz
SR00Q D2 95W 5 GT/s 32nm NA NA 6MB LGA1155 PASS
Intel® Core™ i7-
2600 Processor
3.4 GHz
SR00B D2 95W 5 GT/s 32nm NA NA 8MB LGA1155 PASS
Intel Pentium
G850 Processor
2.9 GHz
SR05Q 65W 5 GT/s 32nm NA NA 3MB LGA1155 PASS
Intel Celeron
G540 Processor
2.5 GHz
SR05J 65W 5 GT/s 32nm NA NA 3MB LGA1155 PASS

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Memory Compatibility
Ordering Information
*() means do not populated on MP version.
Test Item Description
Result Remark
Brand Size Speed Type ECC Vendor PN Memory
Transcend
1GB DDR3
1066 DDR3 N TS128MLK64V1U/
TS2KNU28100-1S SEC K4B1G0846D-HCF8 (128x8) PASS
1GB DDR3
1066 DDR3 N TS128MLK64V1U SEC K4B1G0846D HCH9
ENJ038A3 (128x8) PASS
2GB DDR3
1066 DDR3 N TS256MLK64V1U SEC K4B1G0846D-HCF9(128x8) PASS
Apacer
1GB DDR3
1066 DDR3 N 78.01GC3.420 ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F (128x8) PASS
2GB DDR3
1066 DDR3 N 78.A1GC3.421 ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F (128x8) PASS
4GB DDR3
1066 DDR3 N 78.B1GDJ.AF1 Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR H9C (256x8) PASS
DSL
1GB DDR3
1066 DDR3 N D3UE28081XH18AB ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F (128x8) PASS
2GB DDR3
1066 DDR3 N D3UE28082XH18AB ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F (128x8) PASS
ATP 4GB DDR3
1066 DDR3 N AQ12M64B8BKF8S SAMSUNG 940 K4B2G0846B-
HCF8 (256x8) PASS
Transcend
1GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N TS128MLK64V3U ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F(128x8) PASS
1GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N TS128MLK64V3U Micron 9GF22 D9KPT (128x8) PASS
2GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N TS256MLK64V3U SEC 907 HCH9
K4B1G08460(128x8) PASS
Apacer
1GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N 78.01GC6.420 ELPIDA J1108BFBG-DJ-F(128x8) PASS
2GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N 78.A1GC6.421 ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F (128x8) PASS
2GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N 78.A1GDE.AF00C Hynix H5TQ2G838FR(256x8) PASS
4GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N 78.B1GDE.AF1 Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR H9C(256x8) PASS
DSL
1GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N D3UE28081XH18AB ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F (128x8) PASS
2GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N D3UE28082XH18AB ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F (128x8) PASS
Kingston
1GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N KVR1333D3N9/1G HYNIX H5TQ1G83BFR H9C 928AK
(128x8) PASS
2GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N TS128MLK64V3U ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F
093309DLK20 (256x8) PASS
ATP 4GB DDR3
1333 DDR3 N AQ12M64B8BKH9S SAMSUNG 949 K4B2G0846B-
HCH9 (256x8) PASS
Part Number Chipset Memory USB 3.0 VGA DVI1/2 LVDS USB COM TPM GbE LAN
AIMB-581QG2-00A1E Q67 Non-ECC 2 Yes 1/(1) (1) 10 6 (1) 2
AIMB-581WG2-00A1E C206 ECC/
Non-ECC 2 Yes 1/(1) (1) 10 6 (1) 2

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandise
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Initial Inspection
Before you begin installing your motherboard, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
1 x AIMB-581 Intel Xeon-E3 and Core i7/i5/i3/Celeron LGA 1155 Micro ATX
2 x SATA HDD cable
2 x SATA Power cable
1 x I/O port bracket
1 x Startup manual
1 x Driver CD
1 x Warranty card
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-
sentative immediately. We have carefully inspected the AIMB-581 mechanically and
electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect
working order upon receipt. As you unpack the AIMB-581, check it for signs of ship-
ping damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is damaged or
it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales
representative immediately. Also notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and
packing material for inspection by the carrier. After inspection, we will make arrange-
ments to repair or replace the unit.

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
1.3.1 System .......................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Memory ......................................................................................... 2
1.3.3 Input/Output .................................................................................. 3
1.3.4 Graphics........................................................................................ 3
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN ................................................................................ 3
1.3.6 Industrial features ......................................................................... 3
1.3.7 Mechanical and environmental specifications............................... 3
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 4
Table 1.1: Jumpers...................................................................... 4
Table 1.2: Connectors ................................................................. 4
1.5 Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations ....................................... 5
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location ................................ 5
Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors ........................................................... 6
1.6 AIMB-581 Board Diagram ......................................................................... 6
Figure 1.3 AIMB-581 Block Diagram ........................................... 6
1.7 Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 7
1.8 Jumper Settings ........................................................................................ 7
1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers...................................................................... 7
1.8.2 CMOS Clear (CMOS1) ................................................................. 8
Table 1.3: CMOS1....................................................................... 8
1.8.3 JLVDS1: LCD Power 3.3 V/5 V/ 12 V Selector ............................. 8
Table 1.4: JLVDS1: LCD Power 3.3 V/5 V/ 12 V Selector........... 8
1.8.4 JLVDS_VBR1: Backlight control selector for LVDS1.................... 9
Table 1.5: JLVDS_VBR1: Backlight control selector for LVDS1 . 9
1.8.5 PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector .................................................. 9
Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector................................ 9
1.8.6 JIR1+JOB1+JWD1: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Alarm
Option ........................................................................................... 9
Table 1.7: JIR1+JOB1+JWD1: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS
Alarm Option............................................................... 9
1.8.7 JME1:BIOS Update ME Mode Selector ...................................... 10
Table 1.8: BIOS update ME mode selector ............................... 10
1.8.8 JCASE1: Case Open Sensor...................................................... 10
1.9 System Memory ...................................................................................... 10
1.10 Memory Installation Procedures.............................................................. 11
1.11 Cache Memory........................................................................................ 11
1.12 Processor Installation.............................................................................. 11
1.13 PCI Bus Routing Table............................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................13
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 14
2.2 USB Ports (LAN1_USB12/LAN2_USB34/USB56/USB78) ..................... 14
Table 2.1: LAN LED Indicator.................................................... 14
2.3 USB Power Switch .................................................................................. 15
2.4 VGA/DVI-D Connector (VGA1+DVI 1), DVI 2 Connector........................ 16
2.5 Serial Ports (COM1~COM6) ................................................................... 17
2.6 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1)/External PS/2 Keyboard
and Mouse Connector (KBMS2) ............................................................. 18
2.7 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1).......................................................... 19

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2.8 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1/2/3/4) ............................................. 19
2.9 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1/JFP2/JFP3) ........................................... 20
2.9.1 ATX soft power switch ((JFP1/PWR_SW))................................. 20
2.9.2 Reset (JFP1/RESET).................................................................. 20
2.9.3 HDD LED (JFP1/HDDLED) ........................................................ 20
2.9.4 External speaker (JFP1/SPEAKER) ........................................... 20
2.9.5 Power LED and keyboard lock connector (JFP3/PWR_LED & KEY
LOCK)......................................................................................... 21
Table 2.2: ATX power supply LED status (No support for AT pow-
er) ............................................................................. 21
2.10 Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1) .................................................... 21
2.11 Digital Audio Connector (SPDIF_OUT1)................................................. 22
2.12 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1 ~ SATA6).................................................. 23
2.13 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1).................................................. 24
2.14 PCI express x16 slot ............................................................................... 24
2.15 Front Headphone Connector (FPAUD1)................................................. 25
2.16 ATX Power Connector (EATXPWR1, ATX12V1).................................... 26
2.17 SPI Flash connector(SPI_CN1) .............................................................. 27
2.18 LCD Inverter Connector (INV1)............................................................... 28
2.19 LVDS Connector (LVDS1) ...................................................................... 29
2.20 General purpose I/O Connector (GPIO1) ............................................... 29
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation ................................. 31
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 32
3.2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 32
3.3 Main Menu .............................................................................................. 33
3.3.1 Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................... 34
3.3.2 ACPI settings .............................................................................. 35
3.3.3 Trusted Computing ..................................................................... 36
3.3.4 CPU Configuration...................................................................... 36
3.3.5 SATA Configuration .................................................................... 37
3.3.6 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion........................................................ 38
3.3.7 Intel TXT Configuration............................................................... 39
3.3.8 USB Configuration ...................................................................... 40
3.3.9 Super IO Configuration ............................................................... 41
3.3.10 H/W Monitor................................................................................ 43
3.3.11 Super IO Configuration ............................................................... 45
3.3.12 AMT Configuration...................................................................... 48
3.3.13 Console Redirection Settings ..................................................... 49
3.4 Chipset Configuration Setting ................................................................. 50
3.4.1 PCH-IO Configuration................................................................ 50
3.4.2 North Bridge Configuration ......................................................... 51
3.4.3 South Bridge Configuration......................................................... 52
3.4.4 USB Configuration ...................................................................... 53
3.4.5 ME Subsystems.......................................................................... 54
3.4.6 Chipset Reference board............................................................ 55
3.5 Boot Setting ............................................................................................ 55
3.6 Security Setting....................................................................................... 56
3.7 Save & Exit Configuration ....................................................................... 57
Chapter 4 Software Introduction & Service ..... 59
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 60
4.2 Value-Added Software Services ............................................................. 60
4.2.1 Software API............................................................................... 60
4.2.2 Software Utility............................................................................ 62

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Chapter 5 Chipset Software Installation Utility 63
5.1 Before You Begin .................................................................................... 64
5.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 64
5.3 Windows XP/Windows 7 Driver Setup .................................................... 65
Chapter 6 VGA Setup..........................................67
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 68
6.2 Windows 7/XP......................................................................................... 68
Chapter 7 LAN Configuration.............................71
7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 72
7.2 Features .................................................................................................. 72
7.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 72
7.4 Windows® 7/XP Driver Setup (Intel 82579LM/82583V).......................... 73
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer..75
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 76
A.1.1 Watchdog Timer Overview.......................................................... 76
A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer ............................................. 76
Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers ....................................... 78
A.1.3 Example Program ....................................................................... 79
Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments..........................83
B.1 USB Header (USB56, USB78,USB9010,USB1112) ............................... 84
Table B.1: USB Header (USB56)............................................... 84
B.2 VGA Connector (VGA1) .......................................................................... 84
Table B.2: VGA Connector (VGA1) ........................................... 84
B.3 DVI1:DVI connector ................................................................................ 85
Table B.3: DVI1:DVI connector.................................................. 85
B.4 SPI_CN1: SPI Fresh Card Pin Connector............................................... 85
Table B.4: SPI_CN1:SPI Fresh Card Pin Connector ................. 85
B.5 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) .................................... 86
Table B.5: PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) ..... 86
B.6 RS-232 Interface (COM3/4/5/6) .............................................................. 86
Table B.6: RS-232 Interface (COM4~COM6) ............................ 87
B.7 CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1) .............................................. 87
Table B.7: CPU Fan Power Connector (CPU_FAN1)................ 87
B.8 System Fan Power Connector (SYS_FAN1/2/3/4) ................................. 88
Table B.8: System Fan Power Connector (SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2/
SYSFAN3/SYSFAN4)............................................... 88
B.9 Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3) .................................... 88
Table B.9: Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP2)...... 88
B.10 Power switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker (JFP1) ................................... 89
Table B.10:Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker (JFP1) .... 89
B.11 USB/LAN ports (LAN1_USB12/LAN2_USB34)....................................... 89
Table B.11:USB Port................................................................... 89
Table B.12:Ethernet 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Port ............................ 89
B.12 Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1)..................................................... 90
B.13 Serial ATA0/1 (SATA1 ~ 6) ..................................................................... 90
Table B.13:Serial ATA 0/1 (SATA1 ~ 6) ..................................... 90
B.14 AT/ATX Mode (PSON1) .......................................................................... 90

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Table B.14:AT/ATX Mode (PSON1) ........................................... 90
B.15 HD Audio Interface (FPAUD1) ................................................................ 90
Table B.15:AC-97 Audio Interface (FPAUD1) ............................ 90
B.16 GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1)...................................................................... 91
Table B.16:GPIO Pin Header (GPIO1) ....................................... 91
B.17 LVDS Connector: LVDS1........................................................................ 91
Table B.17:LVDS1 Connector .................................................... 91
B.18 LVDS Power Jumper (JLVDS1).............................................................. 92
Table B.18:LVDS Power Jumper................................................ 92
B.19 LVDS Inverter (INV1) .............................................................................. 92
Table B.19:LVDS Power Jumper................................................ 92
B.20 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1, EATPWR1) .................................... 93
Table B.20:ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)......................... 93
B.21 ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V1) ............................................................. 94
Table B.21:ATX 12 V connector (ATX12V1) .............................. 94
B.22 DMA Channel Assignments .................................................................... 94
Table B.22:DMA Channel Assignments ..................................... 94
B.23 Interrupt Assignments ............................................................................. 95
Table B.23:Interrupt Assignments .............................................. 95
B.24 1st MB Memory Map............................................................................... 95
Table B.24:1st MB Memory Map ................................................ 95

Chapter 1
1General Information

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1.1 Introduction
AIMB-581 is designed with the Intel Q67/C206 for industrial applications that require
both performance computing and enhanced power management capabilities. The
motherboard supports Intel Core i7-2600 3.4 GHz/Core i5 3.1 GHz/Core i3 3.3 GHz/
Pentium G850 2.9 GHz/Celeron G540 2.5 GHz processor up to 8 MB L3 cache and
DDR3 1066/1333 up to 16 GB. A rich I/O connectivity of 6 serial ports, 10 USB 2.0, 2
USB 3.0, dual GbE LAN, 4 SATA II ports and 2 SATA III ports.
1.2 Features
Rich I/O connectivity: Dual GbE LAN via PCIe x 1 bus, 2 x PCI 32- bit/33 MHz
PCI slots, 10 USB 2.0 ports and 2 USB 2.0 ports.
Standard Mini-ITX form factor with industrial feature: The AIMB-581 is a full
featured Micro ATX motherboard with balanced expandability and performance.
Wide selection of storage devices: SATA HDD, customers benefit from the
flexibility of using the most suitable storage device for larger capacity.
Optimized integrated graphic solution: With Intel® Flexible Display Interface,
it supports versatile display options and 32-bit 3D graphics engine.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 System
CPU: Intel Core i7-2600 3.4GHz/Core i5 3.1GHz /Core i3 3.3GHz/ Pentium
G850 2.9GHz/Celeron G540 2.5GHz processor
BIOS: AMI EFI 64 Mbit SPI BIOS
System chipset: Intel® Q67/C206
SATA hard disk drive interface: Four on-board SATA connectors with data
transmission rate up to 300 MB, and two on-board SATA connectors with data
transmission rate up to 600 MB
1.3.2 Memory
RAM: Up to 16 GB in 4 slots 204-pin DIMM sockets. Supports dual-channel
DDR3 1066/1333 MHz SDRAM.
–AIMB-581QG2 supports non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs and do not support any
memory configuration that mixes non-ECC with ECC unbuffered DIMMs.
–AIMB-581WG2 supports ECC buffered DIMMs.
Note! A 32-bit OS may not fully detected 4GB of RAM when 4 GB is installed.

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Chapter 1 General Information
1.3.3 Input/Output
PCIe slot: 1 PCIe x16 expansion slot, 1 PCIe x4 expansion slot, and 1 PCIe x1
expansion slot.
PCIe Bus: 2 PCI slots, 32-bit/33 MHz PCI 2.2 compliant
Enhanced parallel port: Configured to LPT1 or disabled. Standard DB-25
female connector cable is a optional accessory. LPT1 supports EPP/SPP/ECP.
Serial port: Six serial ports, one is RS-232/422/485 with hardware auto-flow
control and three are RS-232. Two DB-9 connectors located in rear panel are
RS-232.
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: Two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors are
located on the mounting bracket for easy connection to PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.
USB port: Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports with transmission rates up to 480
Mbps and 2 USB 3.0 ports with transmission rates up to 5 Gbps.
GPIO: AIMB-581 supports 8-bit GPIO from super I/O for general purpose con-
trol application.
1.3.4 Graphics
Controller: Intel® HD Graphics
Display memory: 1 GB maximum shared memory with 2GB and above system
memory installed
DVI: Supports DVI up to resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz refresh rate
VGA: Supports VGA up to resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75Hz refresh rate
LVDS: Supports LVDS up to resolution 1920 x 1200
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
Supports dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port (s) via PCI Express x1 bus
which provides 500 MB/s data transmission rate
Controller: LAN1: Intel 82579LM; LAN2: Intel 82583V
1.3.6 Industrial features
Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset. The watchdog timer is pro-
grammable, with each unit equal to one second or one minute (255 levels)
1.3.7 Mechanical and environmental specifications
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F, Depending on CPU)
Storage temperature: -40 ~ 85° C (-40 ~ 185° F)
Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing
Power supply voltage: +3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V, -12 V, 5 Vsb
Power consumption:
-Intel LGA1155 Core i7-2600 3.4 GHz, 8MB L3 cache, 4 pcs 2GB DDR3 133
MHz, +5V @ 2.88A, +3.3V @ 1.06A, +12V @ 3.3A, 5Vsb @ 0.36A, -12V@
0.01A
Measure the maximum current value which system under maximum load (CPU:
Top speed, RAM & Graphic: Full loading)
Board size: 240 mm x 240 mm (9.6" x 9.6")
Board weight: 0.365 kg

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1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
Connectors on the AIMB-581 motherboard link it to devices such as hard disk drives
and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers used to configure
your system for your application.
The tables below list the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors. Later
sections in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers. Chapter 2 gives instruc-
tions for connecting external devices to your motherboard.
Table 1.1: Jumpers
Label Function
JFP1 Power switch/HDD LED/SMBus/Speaker
JFP2 Power LED and Keyboard lock
CMOS1 CMOS clear (Default 1-2)
PSON1 AT(1-2) / ATX(2-3) (Default 2-3)
JWDT1+JOBS1 Watchdog Reset and OBS Alarm
JCASE1 Case Open pin header
JLVDS1 Voltage 3.3V/5V/12V selector for LVDS1 connector
(Default 1-2, 3.3V)
JLVDS_CLT1 Brightness control selector for Analog or Digital
(Default 1-2, Analog)
JEME1 Intel AMT Disable Jumper
JMECLR1 Clear AMT setting
JUSBPWR1 USB port 1~4 power source switch between +5Vsb and +5V
JUSBPWR2 USB port 5/6/7/8 power source switch between +5Vsb and +5V
JUSB PWR3 USB port 9/10/11/12 power source switch between +5Vsb and +5V
Table 1.2: Connectors
Label Function
LPT1 Parallel port, supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
LVDS1 LVDS1 connector
INV1 LVDS1 inverter connector
COM3456 Serials port connector (RS-232)
USB56 USB port 5, 6 (on board)
USB78 USB port 7, 8 (on board)
USB910 USB port 0, 10 (on board)
USB1112 USB port 11, 12 (on board)
VGA1+DVI1 VGA and DVI connector
COM12 Serial port connector(RS232)
KBMS1 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse connector
CPUFAN1 CPU FAN connector(3-pin)
SYSFAN1 System FAN1 connector(4-pin)
SYSFAN2 System FAN2 connector(4-pin)
SYSFAN3 System FAN3 connector(4-pin)
SYSFAN4 System FAN4 connector(4-pin)
LAN1_USB12 LAN1 / USB port 1, 2
LAN2_USB34 LAN2 / USB port 3, 4

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1.5 Board layout: Jumper and Connector Locations
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Location
AUDIO1 Audio connector
SPDIF_OUT1 SPDIF Audio out pin header
FPAUD1 HD Audio Front Panel Pin Header
PCIEX16_1 PCIe x16 Slot
SATA1 Serial ATA data connector 1
SATA2 Serial ATA data connector 2
SATA3 Serial ATA data connector 3
SATA4 Serial ATA data connector 4
SATA5 Serial ATA data connector 5
SATA6 Serial ATA data connector 6
DIMMA1 Channel A DIMM1
SPI_CN1 SPI flash update connector.
GPIO1 GPIO header
ATX12V1 ATX 12V Auxiliary power connector (for CPU)
ATXPWR1 ATX 20 Pin Main power connector (for System)
DVI DVI-D connector on rear panel
DVI2 DVI-D pin header
Table 1.2: Connectors

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Figure 1.2 I/O Connectors
1.6 AIMB-581 Board Diagram
Figure 1.3 AIMB-581 Block Diagram

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1.7 Safety Precautions
1.8 Jumper Settings
This section provides instructions on how to configure your motherboard by setting
the jumpers. It also includes the motherboards's default settings and your options for
each jumper.
1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers
You can configure your motherboard to match the needs of your application by set-
ting the jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge that closes an electrical circuit. It con-
sists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” (or turn ON) a jumper, you connect
the pins with the clip. To “open” (or turn OFF) a jumper, you remove the clip. Some-
times a jumper consists of a set of three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3. In this case you
connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3. A pair of needle-nose pliers may be useful
when setting jumpers.
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from chassis whenever
you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power
is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden
power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the
PC chassis.
Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the
motherboard. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to electro-
static discharges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at
all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative surface
or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.
Caution! The computer is provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.
There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.
Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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1.8.2 CMOS Clear (CMOS1)
The AIMB-581 motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset
the system BIOS information. Normally this jumper should be set with pins 1-2
closed. If you want to reset the CMOS data, set CMOS1 to 2-3 closed for just a few
seconds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed. This procedure will reset the
CMOS to its default setting.
* Default
1.8.3 JLVDS1: LCD Power 3.3 V/5 V/ 12 V Selector
*Default
Table 1.3: CMOS1
Function Jumper Setting
*Keep CMOS data
Clear CMOS data
1-2 closed
2-3 closed
Table 1.4: JLVDS1: LCD Power 3.3 V/5 V/ 12 V Selector
Closed Pins Result
JLVDS1
2-3 Jumper for 5V LVDS panel
1-2 Jumper for 3.3V LVDS panel*
2-2 Jumper for 12V LVDS panel

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1.8.4 JLVDS_VBR1: Backlight control selector for LVDS1
*Default
1 1
1.8.5 PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector
*Default
1 1
1.8.6 JIR1+JOB1+JWD1: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Alarm
Option
Table 1.5: JLVDS_VBR1: Backlight control selector for LVDS1
Closed Pins Result
1-2* Linear brightness control
2-3 PWM brightness control
Linear brightness control
1-2 closed
PWM brightness control
2-3 closed
Table 1.6: PSON1: ATX, AT Mode Selector
Closed Pins Result
1-2 AT Mode
2-3* ATX Mode
AT Mode
1-2 closed
ATX Mode
2-3 closed
Table 1.7: JIR1+JOB1+JWD1: Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Alarm
Option
Closed Pins Result
2-3 NC
6 System Reset*
8-10 Error Beep*

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1.8.7 JME1:BIOS Update ME Mode Selector
JME1 is the jumper for users to select BIOS update freely without lock protection
when using ADVSPI or with lock protection.
1. * In default production mode, there's no lock protection for BIOS. The Master
Region Access Control setting is FF, users can update the complete BIOS with
the ADVSPI tool. The function is same as Manufacture mode. BIOS ME (Man-
agement Engine) function keeps link/remote control. The jumper can be set
under AC off PWR status, it can not be set under standby PWR status.
2. In production mode with lock protection for BIOS, the Master Region Access
Control setting is Read:0B, Write:0A. Users can not update BIOS ME firmware
freely. BIOS ME (Management Engine) function keeps link/remote control. This
setting is only for OEM project requests. The jumper can be set under AC off
PWR status, it can not set under standby PWR status.
3. In manufacture mode, BIOS has no lock protection function. The Master Region
Access Control setting is FF, users can update complete BIOS with ADVSPI
tool. However, the BIOS ME function does not keep the link/remote control after
the BIOS been updated.
1.8.8 JCASE1: Case Open Sensor
The AIMB-581 motherboard contains a jumper that provides a chassis open sensor.
The buzzer on the motherboard beeps when the case is opened.
1.9 System Memory
AIMB-581 has four 240-pin memory sockets for 1066/1333 MHz memory modules
with maximum capacity of 16GB(Maximum 4GB for each DIMM). AIMB-581QG2
supports only non-ECC DDR3 memory modules and do not support registered
DIMMs (RDIMMs)
Table 1.8: BIOS update ME mode selector
Function Jumper
Setting
BIOS
protect
Master
Region
Access
Control
Update
tool
ME
version
ME
function
after
update
Setting
JME1
PWR
working
status
1.*Production
mode
(1-2) pin
closed None FF ADVSPI updated
Link/
remote
control
default
AC on/
stdby
2.
Lock
Read:0B
Write:0A
ADVSPI no
updated
Link/
remote
control
OEM
request
AC on/
stdby
3. Manufacture
mode
(2-3) pin
closed None FF ADVSPI updated None None None
* refers to default.
Note! Because AIMB-581 supports Intel Active Management Technology 7.0
(iAMT 7.0)which utilizes some memory space of channel 0, it's sug-
gested that the user should not leave channel 0 DIMM slots (DIMMA1
and DIMMA2) empty, or it may cause some system abnormality.