Advantech ASMB-784 User manual

User Manual
ASMB-784
LGA 1150 Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 ATX
Server Board with 2 PCIe x16 slots
(x8 link) or 1 PCIe x16 slot (x16
link), 3 PCI, USB 3.0, PCIe Gen III,
Quad/Dual LANs

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2013
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. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® Xeon, Core i and Pentium® are trademarks of Intel® Corporation.
WinBond is a trademark of Winbond Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Part No. 2006S78400 Edition 1
Printed in China July 2013

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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 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
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.
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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Memory Compatibility
ASMB-784 Ordering Information
Brand Size Speed ECC Vendor PN Advantech PN
Transcend 1GB 1066 N TS128MLK64V1U 96D3-1G1066NN-TR
Transcend 2GB 1066 N TS256MLK64V1U N/A
Apacer 1GB 1066 N 78.01GC3.420 N/A
Apacer 2GB 1066 N 78.A1GC3.421 96D3-2G1066NN-AP
Apacer 4GB 1066 N 78.B1GDJ.AF1 N/A
Transcend 1GB 1333 N TS128MLK64V3U 96D3-1G1333NN-TR
Transcend 2GB 1333 N TS256MLK64V3U 96D3-2G1333NN-TR4
Transcend 4GB 1333 N TS512MLK64V3N 96D34G1333NN-TR
A p a c e r 1 G B 1 3 3 3 N 7 8 . 0 1 G C 6 . A F 0 9 6 D 3 - 1 G 1 3 3 3 N N - A P 1
Apacer 2GB 1333 N 78.A1GDE.4200C 96D3-2G1333NN-AP2
Apacer 2GB 1333 N 78.A1GDE.AF00C N/A
Apacer 4GB 1333 N 78.B1GDE.AF1 96D3-4G1333NN-AP
Apacer 8GB 1333 N 78.C1GEP.4210C N/A
Kingston 2GB 1333 N KVR1333D3S8N9/2G N/A
Kingston 4GB 1333 N KVR1333D3N9/4G N/A
ATP 2GB 1600 N XQ16A8N2GS-9-AV N/A
ATP 2GB 1600 N XQ16A8N2GM-9-AV N/A
ATP 4GB 1600 N XQ16B8N4GS-9-AV N/A
ATP 8GB 1600 N XQ16B8N8GS-9-AV N/A
Apacer 8GB 1600 N 78.C1GET.ATF0CMicron N/A
DSL 2GB 1600 N D3US56081XH12AA N/A
DSL 4GB 1600 N D3US56082XH12AA N/A
Transcend 2GB 1600 N TS256MLK64V6N N/A
Transcend 4GB 1600 N TS512MLK64V6N N/A
Transcend 4GB 1600 N TS512MLK64V6N N/A
Transcend 8GB 1600 N TS1GLK64V6H N/A
Apacer 2GB 1066 Y 78.A1GC5.423 N/A
Apacer 4GB 1066 Y 78.B1GDK.AF3 N/A
Apacer 1GB 1333 Y 78.01GC8.422 96D3-1G1333E-AP
Apacer 2GB 1333 Y 78.A1GC8.423 96D3-2G1333E-AP
Apacer 4GB 1333 Y 78.B1GDF.AF3 N/A
Transcend 8GB 1333 Y TS1GLK72V3H 96D3-8G1333E-TR
ATP 2GB 1333 Y AQ56M72E8BJH9S N/A
ATP 4GB 1333 Y AQ12M72E8BKH9S 96D3-4G1333E-AT
ATP 8GB 1333 Y AQ24M72E8BLH9S 96D3-8G1333E-AT
Transcend 8GB 1600 Y TS1GLK72V6H N/A
Part Number Chipset Memory LAN IPMI
ASMB-784G2-00A1E C226 DDR3 ECC UNB/Non-ECC 2 Optional Module
(IPMI-1000)
ASMB-784G4-00A1E C226 DDR3 ECC UNB/Non-ECC 4 Optional Module
(IPMI-1000)

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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 ASMB-784 Startup Manual
1 Driver CD (user’s manual is included)
2 Serial ATA HDD data cables
2 Serial ATA HDD power cables
1 I/O port bracket
1 Warranty card
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-
sentative immediately. We have carefully inspected the ASMB-784 mechanically and
electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect
working order upon receipt. As you unpack the ASMB-784, 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 Hardware Configuration......................1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................2
1.2 Features....................................................................................................2
1.3 Specifications............................................................................................3
1.3.1 System..........................................................................................3
1.3.2 Memory.........................................................................................3
1.3.3 Input/Output..................................................................................3
1.3.4 Graphics........................................................................................3
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN ................................................................................3
1.3.6 Industrial Features........................................................................4
1.3.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications..............................4
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors..........................................................................4
Table 1.1: Jumper list..................................................................4
Table 1.2: Connector list..............................................................5
1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations......................................6
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations...............................6
Figure 1.2 I/O connectors...........................................................6
1.6 ASMB-784 Block Diagram ........................................................................7
Figure 1.3 ASMB-784 Block Diagram..........................................7
1.7 Safety Precautions....................................................................................7
1.8 Jumper Settings........................................................................................8
1.8.1 How to set jumpers.......................................................................8
Table 1.3: JCMOS1.....................................................................8
Table 1.4: JME1 ..........................................................................8
Table 1.5: Watchdog timer output (JWDT1)................................9
Table 1.6: USB power switch (JUSB1, JUSB2)...........................9
Table 1.7: (CPUFAN_SEL1, SYSFAN_SEL1) ..........................10
Table 1.8: ATX/AT mode selector (PSON1)..............................10
Table 1.9: Chassis intrusion switch type (JCASEOP_SW1) .....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 Parallel Port (LPT1).................................................................................14
2.3 USB Ports (LAN1_USB4_5,LAN2_USB0_1,USB2_3, USB6_7,
USB8_9,USB10_11, USB12)..................................................................15
2.4 USB Power Switch..................................................................................16
2.5 VGA Connector (VGA1)..........................................................................17
2.6 Serial Ports (COM1, COM2) ...................................................................17
2.7 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) and External Keyboard &
Mouse (KBMS2)......................................................................................18
2.8 CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN0)............................................................18
2.9 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN0,SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 and SYSFAN3)
19
2.10 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1~3) ..........................................................19
2.10.1 Power LED (JFP3)......................................................................20
Table 2.1: PS/2 or ATX power supply LED status....................20
2.10.2 External Speaker (JFP2 pins 1, 4, 7, 10)....................................20
2.10.3 HDD LED Connector (JFP1 pins 2 & 5)......................................20

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2.10.4 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1 pins 3 & 6).................................. 20
2.10.5 Reset Connector (JFP1 pins 9 & 12).......................................... 20
2.10.6 SNMP SMBus connector (JFP2 pins 8 & 11)............................. 20
2.11 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1)................................................... 21
2.12 Case Open Connector (JCASE1)........................................................... 21
2.13 Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector (LANLED1).................................. 22
Table 2.2: Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector ...................... 22
2.14 Serial ATA Interface (SATA0~5)............................................................. 22
2.15 PCI Slots (PCI_SLOT1, PCI_SLOT3, PCI_SLOT5) ............................... 23
2.16 PCIe x16 slots Expansion Slot (PCIEX16_SLOT4 and PCIEX16_SLOT6)
23
2.17 PCIe x1 Expansion Slot (PCIEX1_SLOT2, PCIEX1_SLOT7) ................ 24
2.18 Auxiliary 8-pin power connector (ATX12V1)........................................... 24
2.19 SPI Flash Connector(SPI_CN1) ............................................................. 25
2.20 Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1)........................................................... 25
Table 2.3: Advantech LPC Module List..................................... 25
2.21 PCI Clock Selection (JPCICLK1)............................................................ 26
2.22 KBMS Power Selection (JKBMS1) ......................................................... 26
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation.................................27
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................. 28
Figure 3.1 Main setup screen................................................... 28
3.2 Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................... 28
3.2.1 Main Menu.................................................................................. 29
Figure 3.2 Main setup screen.................................................... 29
3.2.2 System time / System date......................................................... 29
3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup............................................................. 30
Figure 3.3 Advanced BIOS features setup screen.................... 30
3.3.1 PCI Subsystem Settings............................................................. 31
Figure 3.4 PCI subsystem settings screen................................ 31
Figure 3.5 PCI Express Setting................................................. 31
3.3.2 ACPI Settings ............................................................................. 33
Figure 3.6 ACPI Settings.......................................................... 33
3.3.3 Trusted Computing..................................................................... 34
Figure 3.7 TPM Settings............................................................ 34
3.3.4 CPU Configuration...................................................................... 35
Figure 3.8 CPU Configuration ................................................... 35
3.3.5 SATA Configuration.................................................................... 37
Figure 3.9 SATA Configuration.................................................. 37
3.3.6 PCH-FW Configuration............................................................... 38
Figure 3.10Intel ME FW Configuration Information .................... 38
3.3.7 AMT Configuration...................................................................... 39
Figure 3.11AMT Configuration ................................................... 39
3.3.8 USB Configuration...................................................................... 40
Figure 3.12USB Configuration.................................................... 40
3.3.9 SMART Settings......................................................................... 41
Figure 3.13SMART Setting......................................................... 41
3.3.10 Super IO Configuration............................................................... 42
Figure 3.14Super IO Configuration............................................. 42
Figure 3.15Serial Port 1 Configuration ....................................... 42
Figure 3.16Serial Port 2 Configuration ....................................... 43
Figure 3.17Parallel Configuration............................................... 43
3.3.11 H/W Monitor................................................................................ 44
Figure 3.18PC Health Status...................................................... 44
3.3.12 Serial Port Console Redirection.................................................. 45
Figure 3.19Serial Port Console Redirection............................... 45
Figure 3.20Console Redirection Setting..................................... 46
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Figure 3.21Chipset .....................................................................48
3.4.1 PCH-IO Configuration.................................................................48
Figure 3.22PCH-IO Configuration...............................................48
Figure 3.23PCI Express Configuration .......................................49
Figure 3.24PCI Express Slot 2 Configuration.............................50
Figure 3.25PCI Express Slot 7 Configuration.............................51
Figure 3.26USB Configuration....................................................52
Figure 3.27PCH Azalia...............................................................53
Figure 3.28LAN Configuration....................................................53
3.4.2 System Agent (SA) Configuration...............................................54
Figure 3.29System Agent (SA) Configuration.............................54
Figure 3.30Graphics Configuration.............................................55
Figure 3.31NB PCIe Configuration.............................................56
Figure 3.32Memory Configuration..............................................57
3.5 Boot.........................................................................................................58
Figure 3.33Boot ..........................................................................58
Figure 3.34CSM16 Parameters..................................................59
3.6 Security ...................................................................................................60
Figure 3.35Security.....................................................................60
3.7 Save & Exit..............................................................................................61
Figure 3.36Save & Exit...............................................................61
3.8 Server Management................................................................................62
Figure 3.37Server Management.................................................62
3.8.1 BMC Self Test Log......................................................................63
Figure 3.38BMC Self Test Log ...................................................63
3.8.2 System Event Log.......................................................................64
Figure 3.39System Event Log ....................................................64
3.8.3 BMC Network Configuration .......................................................65
Figure 3.40BMC network configuration ......................................65
Chapter 4 Chipset Software Installation Utility 67
4.1 Before You Begin....................................................................................68
4.2 Introduction .............................................................................................68
4.3 Windows OS Driver Setup ......................................................................69
Chapter 5 VGA Setup..........................................71
5.1 Introduction .............................................................................................72
5.2 Windows OS Driver Setup ......................................................................72
Chapter 6 LAN Configuration.............................73
6.1 Introduction .............................................................................................74
6.2 Features..................................................................................................74
6.3 Installation...............................................................................................74
6.4 Windows OS Driver Setup (LAN)............................................................74
Chapter 7 Intel ME...............................................75
7.1 Introduction .............................................................................................76
7.2 Installation...............................................................................................76
Chapter 8 Intel USB 3.0.......................................77
8.1 Introduction .............................................................................................78

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8.2 Installation............................................................................................... 78
Chapter 9 SATA RAID Setup .............................79
9.1 Introduction............................................................................................. 80
9.2 SATA RAID Driver and Utility Setup....................................................... 80
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer.81
A.1 Watchdog timer overview........................................................................ 82
A.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer......................................................... 82
Table A.1: Watchdog timer registers ......................................... 84
A.2.1 Example Programs..................................................................... 84
Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments......................... 89
B.1 Parallel Port (LPT1) ................................................................................ 90
Table B.1: Parallel Port (LPT1).................................................. 90
B.2 USB2.0 Header (USB6~11).................................................................... 90
Table B.2: USB Header (USB6~11) .......................................... 90
B.3 USB3.0 Header (USB2_3)...................................................................... 91
Table B.3: USB 3.0 Header (USB2_3) ...................................... 91
B.4 VGA Connector (VGA)............................................................................ 91
Table B.4: VGA Connector (VGA)............................................. 91
B.5 RS-232 Interface (COM2)....................................................................... 92
Table B.5: RS-232 Interface (COM2) ........................................ 92
B.6 External Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS2) .............................. 92
Table B.6: External Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS2) 92
B.7 System Fan Power Connector (SYSFAN0~3)........................................ 93
Table B.7: Fan Power Connector .............................................. 93
B.8 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3).................................................. 93
Table B.8: Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) ................... 93
B.9 External Speaker Connector (JFP2)....................................................... 93
Table B.9: External Speaker Connector (JFP2) ........................ 93
B.10 Reset Connector (JFP1)......................................................................... 94
Table B.10:Reset Connector (JFP1)........................................... 94
B.11 HDD LED Connector (JFP2)................................................................... 94
Table B.11:HDD LED Connector (JFP2).................................... 94
B.12 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1)............................................................... 94
Table B.12:ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) ................................ 94
B.13 USB/LAN ports (LAN1_USB01 and LAN2_USB23) ............................... 95
Table B.13:USB Port .................................................................. 95
Table B.14:Giga LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 port................. 95
B.14 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1)................................................ 95
Table B.15:Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) ................. 95
B.15 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1)................................................... 96
Table B.16:8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1).................... 96
B.16 Case Open Connector (JCASE1)........................................................... 96
Table B.17:Case Open Connector (JFP1).................................. 96
B.17 Front Panel LAN LED Connector (LAN_LED1/2) ................................... 96
Table B.18:LAN LED Connector (LAN_LED1/2) ........................ 96
B.18 SPI_CN1: SPI flash card pin connector.................................................. 97
Table B.19:SPI_CN1:SPI fresh card pin connector.................... 97
B.19 SMBUS1: Connector of SMBUS from PCH............................................ 97
Table B.20:SMBUS Connector................................................... 97
B.20 System I/O Ports..................................................................................... 97
Table B.21:System I/O ports....................................................... 97
B.21 Interrupt Assignments............................................................................. 98

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Table B.22:Interrupt assignments...............................................98
B.22 1st MB Memory Map...............................................................................98
Table B.23:1st MB memory map ................................................98

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Chapter 1
1Hardware
Configuration

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1.1 Introduction
ASMB-784 motherboard is designed with the most advanced Intel® C226 PCH for
industrial server grade applications that require high-performance computing. The
motherboard supports Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 processor with DDR3 ECC 1066/1333/
1600MHz memory for up to 32 GB. ASMB-784 also provides cost-effective Intel HD
graphics integrated on processor, and the graphics VRAM is 1 GB maximum shared
memory with 2 GB and above system memory installed. To fulfill varieties demand of
PCIe interface card from video surveillance and factory automation markets, ASMB-
784 offers maximum up to four PCIe slots, including one PCIe x16 slot with x16 link
or switchable to two PCIe x16 slots with x8 link(Gen III) from CPU, and two PCIe x1
slot (Gen II) from PCH. In addition, ASMB-784 also comes with three PCI slots via a
discrete PCIe to PCI bridge chip to support legacy PCI expansion cards and has four
or two Gigabit Ethernet LAN via dedicated PCIe bus, which offers bandwidth up to
300 MB/s eliminating network bottlenecks.
By using the Intel® C226 chipset, the ASMB-784 offers a variety of features such as
six onboard SATA III interfaces (bandwidth = 600 MB/s) with software RAID; 4 x USB
3.0 and 10 x USB 2.0 connectors plus 4 x USB 3.0. These powerful I/O capabilities
and outstanding performance on ASMB-784 ensures even more reliable data storage
capabilities and high-speed I/O peripheral connectivity.
The ASMB-784 also adopts Advantech’s unique, patented Sleep Mode Control
Circuit for AT Power Mode. With all the excellent features and outstanding perfor-
mance, it makes ASMB-784 the ideal platform for today’s industrial applications.
1.2 Features
Triple Display: ASMB-784 has one VGA and two DVI-D ports, and users are
able to connect all three display port simultaneously for triple display purpose.
PCIe architecture: ASMB-784 support one PCe X16 with Gen III x16 link or two
PCIe x16 slots with Gen III x8 link from Intel CPU, and two x1 slots from Intel
C226 PCH.
High Performance I/O capability: 4 or 2 x Gigabit LAN via PCIe bus, 3 x PCI
32-bit/33 or 66 MHz PCI slots, 4 x USB 3.0, 9 x USB 2.0 ports. (1*Type A USB
2.0), 6 x SATA III connectors.
Standard ATX form factor with industrial features: ASMB-784 provides
industrial features like long product life, reliable operation under wide tempera-
ture range, watchdog timer functions, etc.
Automatic power on after power failure: It is often necessary to have an unat-
tended system come back into operation when power resumes after a power
failure. Advantech’s industrial motherboard allows users to set the system to
power on automatically without anyone hitting power button. Please refer to the
detailed "AT" mode settings in Table 1.8 of Section 1.8.1.5.
Active Management Technology 9.0: The hardware and firmware base solu-
tion is powered by the system auxiliary power plane to remotely monitor net-
worked systems. Intel AMT (iAMT) stores hardware and software information in
non-volatile memory. Built-in management provides out-of-band management
capabilities, allowing remote discovery and KVM to repair systems after OS fail-
ures or when a system has crashed. Alert and event logging features detect
problems and quickly reduce downtime, pro-actively blocking incoming threats,
containing infected clients before they impact the network, and proactively noti-
fying the user when critical software agents are removed. To enable iAMT,
please refer 3.3.7 AMT Configuration.

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Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 System
SATA hard disk drive interface: Six on-board SATA III connectors support
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) technology and have data transmis-
sion rates up to 600 MB/s.
System Chipset: Intel® C226
1.3.2 Memory
RAM: Up to 32 GB in four 240-pin DIMM sockets. Supports dual-channel DDR3
ECC/Non-ECC 1066/1333/1600 SDRAM.
1.3.3 Input/Output
PCIe slot: 1 PCIe x16 expansion slot with x16 link (Gen III) or switchable to 2
PCIe x16 expansion slots with x8 link(Gen III)lots (x8 link), and 2 PCIe x1
expansion slots
PCI Bus: 3 PCI slot, 32-bit, 33 or 66 MHz PCI 2.2 compliant, and clock could be
selected by jumper(JPCICLK1).
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: Two serial ports. (COM1 is rear IO, COM2 is on board connector)
PS/2 Keyboard and 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 4 USB 3.0 ports with transmission up to 5Gbps and 9
USB 2.0 ports with transmission rates up to 480 Mbps.
LPC: One LPC connector to support Advantech TPM LPC modules.
GPIO: ASMB-784 supports 8-bit GPIO from super I/O for general purpose con-
trol application.
1.3.4 Graphics
Processor is integrated Intel HD Graphics.
Display memory: 1 GB maximum shared memory with 2 GB and above system
memory installed
DVI-D: Two DVI-D ports, and up to resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz refresh rate
CRT: Up to 1920 x 1200 resolution @ 60 Hz refresh rate
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
Supports dual/quad 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port (s) via PCIe bus which
provides a 300 MB/s data transmission rate.
Interface: 10/100/1000 Mbps
Controller: LAN1: Intel I217-LM; LAN2/3/4: Intel I210-AT (LAN3/4 is for G4
SKU only).
Note! 1. Due to the inherent limitations of PC architecture, the system may not
fully detect 32 GB RAM when 32 GB RAM is installed.
2. A 32-bit OS may not fully detect 4 GB of RAM when 4 GB is installed.

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1.3.6 Industrial Features
Watchdog timer: It can generate system reset or NC. The watchdog timer is
programmable, with each unit equal to one second (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, 5 VSB
Power consumption:
Max. load: +3.3 V @ 1.17 A, +5 V @ 2.30 A, +12 V @ 0.06 A, +12 V (8P) @
4.33 A, +5 Vsb @ 0.16 A, -12 V @ 0.01 A
Board size: 304.8 x 244 mm (12” x 9.6”)
Board weight: 0.8 kg (weight of board)
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
Connectors on the ASMB-784 motherboard link it to external devices such as hard
disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that are
used to configure your system for your application.
The tables below list the function of each of the jumpers and connectors. Later sec-
tions in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers. Chapter 2 gives instructions
for connecting external devices to your motherboard.
Table 1.1: Jumper list
Label Function
JCMOS1 CMOS clear
JME1 Intel ME Disable Jumper for ME/BIOS update
JWDT1 Watch Dog Reset
JUSB1 USB0_1 and USB4_5 power source switch between +5 VSB and +5 V
JUSB2 USB2_3, USB6_7, USB8_9, USB10_11, USB12 power source switch
between +5 VSB and +5 V
CPUFAN_SEL1
SYSFAN_SEL1 FAN PWM / DC mode selection
PSON1 AT(1-2) / ATX(2-3)
JCASE1 Case Open
JPEG1, JPEG2 PCIEX16_SLOT6 PCIe Link swtich between one x16 or two x8 or x8, two x4
JKBMS1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse power source switch between +5 VSB and +5 V
JPCICLK1 PCI slot clock selection between 33 and 66 MHz

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Table 1.2: Connector list
Label Function
ATXPWR1 ATX 24 Pin main power connector (for System)
ATX12V1 Processor power connector (for CPU)
SATA0~5 SATA III (6Gb/s)
USB2_3 USB 3.0 Port 2 3 (Header)
USB6_7, USB8_9, USB10_11 USB 2.0 Port 6~11 (Header)
USB12 USB 2.0 Port 12 (USB Type A)
PCI_SLOT1,
PCI_SLOT3,
PCI_SLOT5 PCI slot
PCIEX16_SLOT4,
PCIEX16_SLOT6 PCIE x16 slots (one x16 link for slot 6 or two x8 link)
PCIEX1_SLOT2,
PCIEX1_SLOT7 PCIE x1 slot
DIMMA0,DIMMA1,
DIMMB0,DIMMB1 DDR3 slot
CPUFAN0 CPU FAN connector
SYSFAN0,SYSFAN1,
SYSFAN2,SYSFAN3 System FAN connector
LAN1_USB4_5,LAN2_USB0_1 LAN1 / USB 2.0 port 4, 5 stack connector
LAN2 / USB 3.0 port 0, 1 stack connector
VGA_COM1 VGA+COM connector
DVI1+DVI2 DVI-D connector
KBMS2 External keyboard and mouse connector(6 pin)
SPI_CN1 SPI flash card pin header
SMBUS1 SM Bus From PCH
GPIO1 GPIO header
FPAUD1 Audio front panel header
LPT1 Parallel port
COM2 Serial port: RS-232
JFP1~3 Front panel header
LPC1 Low pin count connector for Advantech TPM LPC modules
LANLED1, LANLED2 LED extension connector
VOLT1 Voltage Display
PMBUS1 PMBUS connector to communicate with power supply
SGPIO1 Serial General Purpose I/O
SPDIF_OUT1 SPDIF Audio output pin header
BMC1 BMC connector to support IPMI-1000 module

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1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector
Locations
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations
Figure 1.2 I/O connectors
DVI1+DVI2
VGA_COM1
LAN34
PCIEX16 SLOT6
PCIEX16_SLOT4
PCIEX1_SLOT2 PCIEX1_SLOT7
KBMS1
SPDIF_OUT1
FPAUD1
LAN2_USB0_1
LAN1_USB4_5
COM2
LAN34
PCIEX16
_
SLOT6
KBMS2
FPAUD1
LPC1
PCI_SLOT1 SYSFAN3
JPEG1/
JPEG2
PCI_SLOT3
LPT1
BMC1
PCI_SLO5 JKBMS1
JPEG2
LANLED2
JPCICLK1
ATX12V1
USB 2_3
PMBUS1
USB 6_7
JUSB1
LANLED1
DIMMB1
DIMMB0
ATXPWR1
CPUFAN0
JFP3
USB 8_9
USB 10_11
JUSB2
DIMMA1
DIMMA0
1
02
3
4
5
USB 12
CPUFAN0
CPUFAN_SEL1
JCASEOP SW1
SYSFAN_SEL1
JFP1~2
JCMOS1
SPI_CN1
JME1
5
SATAIII
GPIO1SMBUS1
JCASEOP
_
SW1
VOLT1
SYSFAN0
PSON1
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN2
JWDT1
JCASE1
SGPIO1
ASMB-784G2-00A1E
ASMB-784G4-00A1E

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1.6 ASMB-784 Block Diagram
Figure 1.3 ASMB-784 Block Diagram
1.7 Safety Precautions
FDI
Lynx Point
Platform
Control Hub
(C226)
DMI
Intel LGA 1150
Haswell WS
Processors
Channel A
(ECC) DDR3 1066/1333/1600
(ECC) DDR3 1066/1333/1600
One PCIe x 16 slot
One PCIe x 16 slot
DP
DP
Switch
PCIe
Level ShifterDVI
DVI Level Shifter
Gen3 x8
PCIe Gen3 x8
PCIe Gen3 x8
Channel B
(ECC) DDR3 1066/1333/1600
(ECC) DDR3 1066/1333/1600
PCIe Gen2 x1 PCIe x 1
USB 2.0
PCIe x 1
PCIe x 1
Gen 2.0
PCIe x 1
Gen 2.0
PCIe x 1
Gen 2.0
PCIe x 1
Gen 2.0
One PCIe x 1 slot
PCIe Gen2 x1
One PCIe x 1 slot
RGB
USB 2.0
RGB
9 USB 2.0
USB 3.0
Audio Codec
ALC892
VGA D-Sub
6 SATA Ports with
RAID 0,1,5,10
4 USB 3.0
HD Audio
G-LAN1 :
Intel I217-LM (PHY)
G-LAN2 :
Intel I210-AT
G-LAN3 :
Intel I210-AT
G-LAN4 :
Intel I210-AT
ITE 8892F
2 RS 232
1 LPT
3 PCI slots
SPI Bus
LPC Bus
Winbond
83782D
LPC
Connector
BMC
Connector
(Optional) SM BUS
NC-SI
128 Mbit
BIOS Flash
Nuvoton
NCT6776
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis when-
ever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the
power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sud-
den 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 static
electric discharges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap
at all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative sur-
face 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 Jumper Settings
This section provides instructions on how to configure your motherboard by setting
the jumpers. It also includes the motherboard 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 consists
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. Sometimes 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 set-
ting jumpers.
1.8.1.1 CMOS and ME clear (JCMOS1)
The ASMB-784 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 JCMOS1 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.
1.8.1.2 ME update (JME1)
The ASMB-784 contains a jumper that can update for ME firmware. Normally this
jumper should be set with pin 1-2 closed. If you want to update ME firmware, set
JME1 to 2-3 closed to disable ME for new ME firmware update.
Table 1.3: JCMOS1
Function Jumper Setting
* Keep CMOS data
Clear CMOS data
* default setting
1-2 closed
123
2-3 closed
123
Table 1.4: JME1
Function Jumper Setting
*Lock ME update
ME update
1-2 closed
123
2-3 closed
123