Advantech GMB-910 User manual

User Manual
GMB-910
Intel® 910GMLE µFC-BGA 479
Celeron® M Mini ITX Main Board
Ver.1.00

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Safety Information
Electrical safety
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electri-
cal 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 connec-
tors, 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.
Part No. 2006091000 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan February 2009
Caution! 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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Certifications
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 interferencethat
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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.
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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Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the Advantech web-
site for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information:
http://support.advantech.com.tw/Support/default.aspx
Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
1 x GMB-910 (910GMLE) Mini ITX Main board
1 x CD-ROM contains the followings:
–User’s manual (this manual in PDF file)
–Drivers
2 x COM cable
1 x Startup Manual
1 x I/O Shield
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Production Introduction......................1
1.1 Before You Proceed.................................................................................. 2
1.2 Motherboard Overview.............................................................................. 2
1.2.1 Placement Direction...................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Screw Holes.................................................................................. 3
1.3 Motherboard Layout .................................................................................. 4
Figure 1.1 Motherboard Layout ................................................... 4
1.4 Specifications ............................................................................................ 5
1.5 Board Diagram .......................................................................................... 6
1.6 Ordering Information ................................................................................. 7
1.7 Riser Card ................................................................................................. 7
1.8 IO View...................................................................................................... 7
1.9 Accessories............................................................................................... 7
1.10 Layout Content List ................................................................................... 8
Table 1.1: Slots............................................................................ 8
Table 1.2: Rear Panel Connector ................................................ 8
Table 1.3: Internal Connector ...................................................... 8
Table 1.4: CMOS1....................................................................... 9
Table 1.5: ATX/AT mode selector(JPSON1) ............................... 9
1.11 System Memory ...................................................................................... 10
1.11.1 DIMM Sockets Location .............................................................. 10
1.11.2 Memory Configurations............................................................... 10
1.11.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................................. 11
1.11.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM ........................................................... 12
1.12 Expansion Slots ...................................................................................... 12
1.12.1 Installing an Expansion Card ...................................................... 12
1.12.2 Configuring an Expansion Card .................................................. 12
1.12.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments ................................................. 13
Table 1.6: Standard Interrupt Assignments ............................... 13
1.12.4 PCI Slots ..................................................................................... 13
1.13 Connectors.............................................................................................. 14
1.13.1 Rear Panel Connectors............................................................... 14
Table 1.7: Rear Panel Connectors ............................................ 14
Table 1.8: LEDs......................................................................... 14
1.13.2 System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1) ........................................... 15
1.13.3 Serial Port Connector 34 (COM34) (optional)............................. 16
1.13.4 Serial Port Connector 56 (COM56) (optional)............................. 16
1.13.5 Front Headphone Connector (FPAUD1)..................................... 17
1.13.6 Front Panel Connector (JFP1/JFP2/JFP3) ................................. 18
1.13.7 Power LED and keyboard lock connector (JFP3 /PWR_LED&KEY
LOCK) ......................................................................................... 20
Table 1.9: ATX power supply LED status (No support for AT pow-
er) ............................................................................. 20
1.13.8 USB 2.0 Connector (USB56, USB78)......................................... 21
1.13.9 ATX Power Connector (EATXPWR1) ......................................... 21
1.13.10Serial ATA Connector 1 & 2 (SATA1, SATA2)............................ 23
Chapter 2 BIOS Operation..................................25
2.1 BIOS Introduction.................................................................................... 26
2.2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................. 26
2.2.1 Main Menu .................................................................................. 27
2.2.2 Standard CMOS Features .......................................................... 28
2.2.3 Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................... 29

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2.2.4 Advanced Chipset Features ....................................................... 30
2.2.5 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................ 32
2.2.6 Power Management Setup ......................................................... 34
2.2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................. 36
2.2.8 PC Health Status ........................................................................ 37
2.2.9 Frequency/voltage Control.......................................................... 38
2.2.10 Load Setup Defaults ................................................................... 38
2.2.11 Set Password.............................................................................. 39
2.2.12 Save & Exit Setup....................................................................... 41
2.2.13 Quit Without Saving .................................................................... 41
Chapter 3 Chipset Software Install Utility ........ 43
3.1 Before you Begin .................................................................................... 44
3.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 44
3.3 Windows XP Driver Setup....................................................................... 45
Chapter 4 VGA Setup ......................................... 47
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 48
4.2 Windows XP Driver Setup....................................................................... 48
Chapter 5 LAN Configuration ............................ 51
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 52
5.2 Features.................................................................................................. 52
5.3 Installation............................................................................................... 52
5.4 Win XP Driver Setup (Realtek RTL8111C) ............................................. 52
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog............ 55
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 56
A.1.1 Watchdog timer overview ........................................................... 56
A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer............................................. 56
Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers....................................... 58
A.1.3 Example Program ....................................................................... 59
Appendix B Pin Assignments............................... 63
B.1 Parallel Port Connector (LPT1)............................................................... 64
Table B.1: Parallel Port Connector (LPT1) ................................ 64
B.2 USB Connector (USB56,USB78)............................................................ 64
Table B.2: USB5/USB6 Connector (USB56) ............................. 64
B.3 VGA Connector (VGA1, VGA2) .............................................................. 65
Table B.3: VGA Connector (VGA1, VGA2)................................ 65
B.4 RS-232 Serial Port (COM1, COM2)........................................................ 65
Table B.4: Rs-232 Serial Port (COM1, COM2).......................... 65
B.5 RS-232 Serial Port (COM3 ~ COM6)...................................................... 66
Table B.5: RS-232 Serial Port (COM34).................................... 66
Table B.6: RS-232 Serial Port (COM56).................................... 66
B.6 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connnector (KBMS1)........................................ 67
Table B.7: PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connector (KBMS1) ........... 67
B.7 Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector (JFP3) .................................... 67
Table B.8: Power LED and Keylock Connector (JFP3) ............ 67
B.8 External Speaker Connector (JFP2/ SPEAKER) .................................... 68
Table B.9: External Speaker Connector (JFP2/SPEAKER) ...... 68

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B.9 Reset Connector (JFP1/ RESET) ........................................................... 68
Table B.10:Reset Connector (JFP1/ RESET)............................. 68
B.10 HDD LED Connector (JFP2/ HDDLED) .................................................. 69
Table B.11:HDD LED Connector (JFP2/ HDDLED).................... 69
B.11 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/ PWR_SW) ............................................. 69
Table B.12:ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/ PWR_SW) .............. 69
B.12 AC-97 Audio Interface (FPAUD1) ........................................................... 69
Table B.13:AC-97 Audio Interface (FPAUD1)............................. 69
B.13 SM Bus Connector (JFP2) ...................................................................... 70
Table B.14:SM Bus Connector (JFP2)........................................ 70
B.14 System I/O Ports ..................................................................................... 70
Table B.15:System I/O Ports ...................................................... 70
B.15 DMA Channel Assignments .................................................................... 71
Table B.16:DMA Channel Assignments...................................... 71
B.16 Interrupt Assignments ............................................................................. 71
Table B.17:Interrupt Assignments............................................... 71
B.17 1st MB Memory Map ............................................................................... 71
Table B.18:1st MB Memory Map ................................................ 71
B.18 PCI Bus Map ........................................................................................... 72
Table B.19:PCI Bus Map ............................................................ 72

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Chapter 1
1Product Introduction
This chapter describes the main
board features and the new tech-
nologies it supports.

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1.1 Before You Proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or
change any motherboard settings.
1.2 Motherboard Overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure
that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing
the motherboard.
1.2.1 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.
Caution!  Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling com-
ponents 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.
Warning! Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and dam-
age motherboard components.

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1.2.2 Screw Holes
Place four (4) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to
the chassis.
Caution! Do not over tighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear
of the chassis.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout
Figure 1.1 Motherboard Layout
Audio1 LAN2
USB34
LAN1
USB12
COM2
VGA2
COM1
VGA1 KBMS1
DIMMA1
COM56
COM34
EATXPWR1
IDE1
SATA2
SATA1
PCI1
FPAUD1
USB56USB78
DIMMB1
JFP3
JFP2
JFP1
JPSON1
SMBUS1
CMOS1
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN2

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1.4 Specifications
Processor
System
CPU
(130/90 nm,
µFC-BGA 479)
Celeron M Celeron M
Max. Speed 1 GHz 600 MHz
Front Side Bus 400 MHz 400 MHz
L2 Cache 0 MB 512 KB
Chipset Intel 910GMLE + ICH6M
BIOS Award 4 Mbit FWH
Expansion Slot
PCI 32-bit/33 MHz, 1 slot
Mini-PCI -
PCIe -
Memory
Technology Dual Channel DDR2 400 SDRAM
Max. Capacity 2 GB
Socket 240-pin DIMM x 2
Graphics
Controller Intel 910GMLE GMCH integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 900
VRAM Intel DVMT 3.0 supports up to 128 MB video memory
1st CRT/VGA Supports max 2048 x 1536 @ 85HZ
2nd CRT/VGA Supports max 2048 x 1536 @ 85HZ
DVI None
Dual Display CRT1 + CRT2
Ethernet
Interface 10/100/1000Base -T
Controller GbE LAN1: Realtek RTL8111C; GbE LAN2: Realtek RTL8111C
Connector RJ-45 x 2
SATA
Max Data
Transfer Rate
150 MB/s
Channel 2
EIDE Mode EIDE (Ultra DMA 100)
Channel 1
SSD Compact Flash Supports compact flash type I/II
Rear I/O
VGA 2
Ethernet 2
USB 4 (USB 2.0 compliant)
Audio MIC-In, Line-Out, Line-in
Serial 2 RS-232
PS/2 2 (1 x keyboard and 1 x mouse)
Internal
Connector
USB 4 (USB 2.0 compliant)
Serial *4 RS-232 SKU is for selective models.
IDE 1
SATA 2
Compact Falsh 1
IrDA -
DIO -
Watchdog
Timer
Output Interrupt, system reset
Interval Programmable 1 ~ 255 sec/ min

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1.5 Board Diagram
Power
Requirement
Maximum - Intel 910GMLE and Celeron M 600 MHz / 512 KB, FSB 400 MHz,
2 GB DDR2
- +5 V @ 2.23 A, +3.3 V @ 1.02 A, +12 V @ 0.4 A, +5 VSB @ 0.25
A, -12 V @ 0.07 A
- Intel 910GMLE and Celeron M 1 GHz / 0 KB, FSB 400 MHz, 2 GB
DDR2
- +5 V @ 2.31 A, +3.3 V @ 1.14 A, +12 V @ 0.45 A, +5 VSB @
0.23 A, -12 V @ 0.6 A
Environment Operating
Temperature 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F)
Physical
Characteristics
Dimensions 170 mm x 170 mm
(6.69" x 6.69")
* Intel 910GMLE only supports FSB 400MHz processor and DDR2 400 SDRAM
ICH6M
400
MHz FSB
LPC
FWH
BIOS
Super IO Winbond
W83627DHG
Intel 910GMLE
GMCH
Onboard Intel Socket 479 Celeron M
600MHz/512K or 1GHz/CL Processor
DDR2 400
DDR2 400
Channel A
Channel B
Direct Media Interface
2 GB/s bandwidth
1st CRT VGA
VGA
2nd CRT
1 ATA 100 Port or
CF Type II
2 SATA ports
8 USB Ports
Realtek ALC655
150 MB/s
DMA 33/66/100
USB 2.0/1.1
AC-97 Link
GbE LAN1:
RTL 8111C
GbE LAN2:
RTL 8111C
PCI
PCIe x1
PCIe x1
32-bit/33MHz PCI Bus

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1.6 Ordering Information
1.7 Riser Card
1.8 IO View
1.9 Accessories
Part Number CPU Chipset GbE COM VGA PCI
GMB-910-M6A1E 600/512 910 GMLE 2 6 2 1
Part Number Description
AIMB-RP30P-03A1E 2U riser card with 3 PCI slot expansion
Part Number Description
1700003195 USB cable with two ports, 17.5 cm
1700002204 USB cable with two ports, 27 cm
1700002314 USB cable with four ports, 30.5 cm

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1.10 Layout Content List
Table 1.1: Slots
Label Function Note
DIMMA1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot
DIMMB1 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slot
PCI1 PCI slot
Table 1.2: Rear Panel Connector
Label Function Note
KBMS1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse 6-pin Mini-Din
COM1, COM2 Serial port connector x 1 D-sub 9-pin, male (Green)
VGA1, VGA2 VGA connector for CRT display D-sub 15-pin female (Blue)
LAN1_USB12 RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 1
USB connector x 2
LAN2_USB34 RJ-45 Ethernet connector x 1
USB connector x 2
AUDIO1 Line-in port, Line-out port, Microphone
port
6-Channel Audio I/O (3 jacks)
Table 1.3: Internal Connector
Label Function Note
SYSFAN1 System fan connector 3 x 1 wafer,
pitch 2.54 mm
SYSFAN2 System fan connector 3 x 1 wafer,
pitch 2.54 mm
COM34 (optional) Serial port connector 3,4 5 x 2 header,
pitch 2.0 mm
COM56 (optional) Serial port connector 5,6 5 x 2 header,
pitch 2.0 mm
FPAUD1 Front headphone connector 5 x 2 header,
pitch 2.54 mm
USB56 USB 2.0 connector 5 x 2 header,
pitch 2.54 mm
USB78 USB 2.0 connector 5 x 2 header,
pitch 2.54 mm
IDE1 Primary IDE connector 20 x 2 header,
pitch 2.54 mm
EATXPWR1 ATX power connector 10 x 2 header
SATA1 Serial ATA connectors 7-pin header
SATA2 Serial ATA connectors 7-pin header
JFP3 Keyboard lock and power LED
Suspend: Fast flash (ATX/AT)
System On: on (ATX/AT)
System Off: off (AT)
System Off: slow flash (ATX)
JFP2
External speaker /
SATA HDD LED connector /
SM Bus connector

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JFP1 Power switch /
reset connector
Table 1.4: CMOS1
COMS1 Clear CMOS
*Keep COMS data
Clear CMOS data
*Default setting
Table 1.5: ATX/AT mode selector(JPSON1)
JPSON1 AT(1-2) / ATX(2-3)
AT Mode
*ATX Mode
*Default setting
Table 1.3: Internal Connector
1-2 closed
2-3 closed
1-2 closed
2-3 closed

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1.11 System Memory
1.11.1 DIMM Sockets Location
The motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-
pin footprint compared to the 240-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differ-
ently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates
the location of the sockets:
1.11.2 Memory Configurations
You can install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB and 2GB DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs into
the SODIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Note!  Installing DDR2 DIMM other than the recommended configurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
the recommended configurations.
 Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor.
 Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less
than 1 GB system memory when you installed one 1 GB DDR2
memory modules.
 This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of
128 MB chips or double-sided x16 memory modules.
 Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB
(Front Side Bus). Refer to the Memory frequency/CPU FSB
synchronization table.

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1.11.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM
Note!  Recommended memory configuration.
Sockets
Mode DIMM1 DIMM2
Single-channel (1) Install -
(2) - Install
 CPU FSB/Memory frequency synchronization.
CPU FSB DDR 2 DIMM Type Memory Frequency
400 MHz DDR2 533 400 MHz
DDR2 400 400 MHz
Caution! Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing
DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to both the motherboard and the components.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by press-
ing the retaining clips outward
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM.
Caution!  A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direc-
tion. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the
DIMM.
 The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT
install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM socket.

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1.11.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM
1.12 Expansion Slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
1.12.1 Installing an Expansion Card
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it
and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for
later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is com-
pletely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
1.12.2 Configuring an Expansion Card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
1. Simultaneously press the retain-
ing clips outward to unlock the
DIMM.
2. Remove the DIMM from the
socket.
Caution! Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the ejector
tabs. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
Warning! Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expan-
sion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.