American Megatrends MI890 User manual

MI890
Intel®Pineview-M/ Pineview-D +ICH8M
Luna-Pier / Luna-Pier Refresh Platform
Mini-ITX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Acknowledgments
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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................... 1
Checklist.............................................................................2
MI890 Specifications .........................................................3
Board Dimensions..............................................................4
Installations...................................................... 5
Setting the Jumpers.............................................................6
Connectors on MI890.......................................................10
BIOS SETUP....................................................17
Drivers Installation......................................37
Appendix...........................................................45
A. I/O Port Address Map..................................................45
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................48
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration...................................49
D. Digital I/O Sample Code .............................................54

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INSTALLATIONS
MI890 User’s Manual 1
Introduction
MI890 MINI ITX MOTHERBOARD
MI890 EDGE CONNECTORS

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Checklist
Your MI890 package should include the items listed below.
The MI890 Intel®Atom Mini-ITX motherboard
This User’s Manual
1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
Cables (IDE cable, Serial ATA cable)

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MI890 Specifications
Product
Name
MI890-N4/ MI890-D4 / MI890-D5
Form Factor
MiniITX
CPU Type
Intel® AtomTM SC N455 (512KB L2 cache, 1 Core/ 2 Threads. TDP=6.5W)
Intel® AtomTM SC D425 (512KB L2 cache, 1 Core/ 2 Threads. TDP=10W)
Intel® AtomTM DC D525 (1MB L2 cache, 2 Core/ 2 Threads. TDP=13W)
22mm x 22mm, Micro-FCBGA8
CPU Speed
1.66GHz (N455) / 1.80GHz(D425/D525)
Chipset
ICH8M: 31mm x 31mm, 676-pin T-PBGA (2.4W)
BIOS
AMI BIOS
Memory
DDR3-800 (Single channel)
SO-DIMM x2 (Non-ECC), Max.= 2GB(N455) / 4GB(D425/D525)
VGA
Intel® Integrated Graphics Controller
Supports DirectX 9 Graphic (200MHz for N455 ; 400MHz for D425/D525)
OpenGL 1.4
LVDS
18-bit one channels LVDS interface w/DF13 socket x1
LAN
Intel 82583V x 2 for Dual GbE
USB
ICH8M built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 9 ports
Serial ATA
Ports
ICH8M built-in SATA controller, supports 2 ports
Parallel IDE
ICH8M built-in one channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100, for CF Type II
(Component side)
Audio
Intel ICH8M built-in HD audio controller
w/ Realtek ALC269 Codec with integrated 2W amplifier (4 Ohm)
Supports 2 Channel audio (Line-out & Line-in )
LPC I/O
Winbond NCT6627UD :
COM1 (RS232/422/485), COM2~COM4(RS232)
with pin-9 with power for 2 ports (500 mA for each port) [COM3/4]
Hardware monitor (2 thermal inputs, 4 voltage monitor inputs, VID0-4 &
1 x fan header)
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
Expansion
Slots
Mini PCI-e x 1 w/USB for WiFi or TV-tuner module
(Reserved screw holes for half-mini type also)
PCI slot x 1 + PCI-Express(1x) slot x1
Edge
Connector
DC-Jack x 1
DB15 connector x1 for VGA
Dual DB9 Stack connector x 1 for COM1/ COM2
RJ45 + Dual USB stack connector x1 for LAN 1 + USB 1/2
RJ45 + Dual USB stack connector x1 for LAN 2 + USB 3/4
Audio 3-port connector x 1 (Line-out , Line-in& Mic)
On Board
Header/Conn
ector
2x4 pin header x2 for 4 USB ports
DF13 socket x 1 for LVDS( 18-bit single channel)
DF11 socket 20-pin connector x 1 for COM3, COM4
CF type II connector x1
SATA II connector x2
2x5 pin header x1 for Digital I/O
2x6 pin header x1 for front audio
4-pin header x2 for SATA power (Mini type)
Watchdog
Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
Others
Optional EuP feature (Fintek F75160)
UL 60950-1 2nd Edition compatible
Power
Connector
12V ~ 24V DC-in
Board Size
170mm x 170mm

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Board Dimensions

INSTALLATIONS
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MI890 in order to set up a workable system. The topics
covered are:
Setting the Jumpers..............................................................................6
Connectors on MI890........................................................................10

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MI890 to select various settings and features
according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you
have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following
lists the connectors on MI890 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI890................................................................ 7
JP1: LCD Panel Power Selection.........................................................8
JP3, JP4, JP5: RS232/422/485 (COM1) Selection................................ 8
JP7, JP9: COM4 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting.........................8
JP11: Clear CMOS Setting ..................................................................8
JP12, JP14: ATX / AT Mode Select Setting.........................................9
JP15: EuP Control (option) ................................................................. 9
JP13: +3VS For ID381........................................................................9
JP16: +5VS For ID381........................................................................9