American Megatrends MI953 User manual

MI953
Intel ®ArrandaleTM /PCH
Mini-ITX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Acknowledgments
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................1
Product Description.............................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................2
MI953 Specifications ..........................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................4
Installations .......................................................6
Installing the CPU...............................................................7
Installing the Memory.........................................................8
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................9
Connectors on MI953........................................................13
BIOS Setup.......................................................23
Drivers Installation ......................................45
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.........................46
VGA Drivers Installation ..................................................48
Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation...............................50
LAN Drivers Installation...................................................51
Intel® Management Engine Interface...............................54
Appendix ...........................................................57
A. I/O Port Address Map...................................................57
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................58
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration....................................59

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IMPORTANT NOTE: When the system boots without the CRT being
connected, there will be no image on screen when you insert the
CRT/VGA cable. To show the image on screen, the hotkey must be
pressed (CTRL-ALT-F1).

INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Product Description
The MI953 Mini ITX board incorporates the Intel® Chipset for Embedded
Computing, consisting of the Intel® Arrandale DC mobile processor (integrated
Graphic and Memory Controller) and Intel® Ibex Peak-M (PCH), an optimized
integrated graphics solution with a 800/1066MHz front-side bus. Dimensions of
the board are 170mm x 170mm.
The integrated graphics controller contains a refresh of the 5thgeneration
graphics core support Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology, Smart 2D
Display Technology, Clear Video Technology. It features a low-power design, is
validated with the Intel® Arrandale DC mobile processors on 45nm process.
With dual channel DDR3 800/1066MHz two SoDIMM sockets on board, the
board supports up to 8GB of DDR3 system memory.
The main features of the board are:
Supports Intel® Arrandale DC mobile processor
Supports up to 3.0GHz, 1066MHz FSB
Two DDR3 SoDIMM, Max. 8GB memory
Onboard Gigabit PHY and Intel PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
Integrated Graphics VGA for CRT /DVI/ LVDS
4x SATA, 10x USB 2.0, 4x COM, Watchdog timer
1x Mini PCI-E (Mini Card), 1x PCI, 1xPCI-E(x1) slots

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Checklist
Your MI953 package should include the items listed below.
•The MI953 Mini-ITX motherboard
•This User’s Manual
•1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
•Cable kit (IDE cable, Serial ATA cable)

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MI953 Specifications
CPU Supported Intel® Arrandale DC mobile processor
CPU Voltage 0.700V ~ 1.5V (IMVP-6.5)
System Speed Up to 3.0GHz or above
CPU FSB 1066MHz FSB
Cache Up to 4MB shared L3 Cache
Green /APM APM1.2
CPU Socket rPGA Socket 989
Chipset Intel Ibex Peak-M (PCH) Chipset
PCH: 25mm x 27mm, 1071-pin FCBGA
BIOS AMI BIOS, supports ACPI function
Memory DDR3 800/1066 SoDIMM x2 (w/o ECC function), Max. 8GB
VGA Arrandale DC mobile processor integrated graphics
Supports CRT
Supports DVI single or Dual
LVDS LCD Panel Arrandale DC mobile processor built-in, supports 24-bit, single or
dual channel LVDS
LAN 1. PCH 10/100/gigabit MAC + PHY
•Intel 82577LM 10/100/1000
2. Intell 82574L PCI-e Gigabit LAN controller x1 (MI953F)
USB PCH built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 10 ports
Serial ATA Ports PCH built-in SATA controller, supports 4 ports
IAMT6.0 PCH built-in Intel Active Management Technology VER 6.0 with HW
KVM (MI953RF only)
Audio PCH built-in High Definition audio controller:ALC888 w/ 7.1 channels
LPC I/O F81865F: COM1, COM2 (RS232/RS422/RS485), COM3 and COM4
Hardware monitor (3 thermal, 4 voltage monitor inputs, 2 fan
headers)
Digital IO 4 in & 4 out
Keyboard/Mouse Supports PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector
Expansion Slots PCI slot x1, PIC-E (x1) slot x1 and Mini PCIE socket x1
Edge Connector PS/2 connector x1 for keyboard/mouse and dual USB stack
connector
Gigabit LAN RJ-45 + dual USB stack connector x2
DVI-D and DVI-I stack connector x1
DB9 x1 for COM 1; DB15 x1 for VGA
RCA Jack 3x1 for Audio (Front-Out, Line-In, Mic)
Onboard Header/
Connector
10-pin headerx1 for Digital I/O; 10-pin header x1 for COM2
20-pin header x1 for COM3, COM4
10-pin header x 2 for USB 7,8; 9,10
DF13 connector x2 for LVDS;
10-pin header x1 for audio Line-Out & Mic
4-pin header x1 for CD in, SPDIF-out connector x1
SATA connector x4 for SATA ports
Watchdog Timer Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
System Voltage +5V, +3.3V, +12V, -12V, 5VSB (2A)
Others Modem Wakeup, LAN Wakeup
Board Size 170mm x 170mm (Mini ITX)

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Board Dimensions
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INSTALLATIONS
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MI953 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the CPU..................................................................................7
Installing the Memory............................................................................8
Setting the Jumpers................................................................................9
Connectors on MI953..........................................................................13

INSTALLATIONS
Installing the CPU
The MI953 board supports rPGA989 socket for Intel® Arrandale Dual
Core mobile processors.
The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor. As
shown in the left picture below, loosen the screw first before inserting
the processor. Place the processor into the socket by making sure the
notch on the corner of the CPU corresponds with the notch on the inside
of the socket. Once the processor has slide into the socket, fasten the
screw. Refer to the figures below.
NOTE: Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.
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Installing the Memory
The MI953 board supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 8GB in DDR3 SO-DIMM memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR3 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR3 module so that the key of the DDR3 module aligned
with that on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR3 module in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR3 module in place when the DDR3
module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR3 module, press the clips with both hands.
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DDR3 Module
Lock
Lock Lock
Lock

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MI953 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 MI953 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI953................................................................ 10
JP1: LCD Panel Power Selection ........................................................ 11
JP3, JP4, JP5: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection.............................. 11
JP6: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection ................................................... 12
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting .............................................................. 12
JP8: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Selection...................................... 12
IMPORTANT NOTE: When the system boots without the CRT being
connected, there will be no image on screen when you insert the
CRT/VGA cable. To show the image on screen, the hotkey must be
pressed.

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Jumper Locations on MI953
Jumpers on MI953........................................................................... Page
JP1: LCD Panel Power Selection.........................................................11
JP3, JP4, JP5: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection ..............................11
JP6: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection....................................................12
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting...............................................................12
JP8: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Selection......................................12
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JP1: LCD Panel Power Selection
JP1 LCD Panel Power
3.3V
5V
JP3, JP4, JP5: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection
COM1 is fixed for RS-232 use only.
COM2 is selectable for RS232, RS-422 and RS-485.
The following table describes the jumper settings for COM2 selection.
COM2
Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
Jumper
Setting
(pin closed)
JP3:
1-2
JP4:
3-5 & 4-6
JP5:
3-5 & 4-6
JP3:
3-4
JP4:
1-3 & 2-4
JP5:
1-3 & 2-4
JP3:
5-6
JP4:
1-3 & 2-4
JP5:
1-3 & 2-4
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COM2 is jumper selectable for RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485.
Pin # Signal Name
RS-232 R2-422 RS-485
1 DCD TX- DATA-
2 RX TX+ DATA+
3 TX RX+ NC
4 DTR RX- NC
5 Ground Ground Ground
6 DSR RTS- NC
7 RTS RTS+ NC
8 CTS CTS+ NC
9 RI CTS- NC
10 NC NC NC
JP6: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection
JP6 Riser Card
IP390 Riser Card
Install
IP151, IP240 Riser Card
Install
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting
JBAT1 Setting
Normal
Clear CMOS
JP8: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Power Selection
JP8 KB/MS Power
+5V
5V_DUAL
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Connectors on MI953
Connector Locations on MI953........................................................... 14
CN1: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector..................................................... 15
CN2, CN3: COM1 and VGA Connector............................................. 16
CN4: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connectors and USB5/6 Ports.............. 16
USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (MI953F) and USB3/4 Ports.......... 17
USB_LAN2: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (MI953) and USB1/2 Ports............ 17
CN5: Audio Connector........................................................................ 17
COM3_COM4: COM3, COM4 Serial Port......................................... 17
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector........................................ 17
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector............................................ 17
ATX1: ATX Power Supply Connector ............................................... 18
J1 (F_PANEL): System Function Connector ...................................... 18
F_USB1: USB7/USB8 Connector....................................................... 20
F_USB2: USB9/USB10 Connector..................................................... 20
COM2: COM2 Serial Port................................................................... 20
LVDS1, LVDS2: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel) ....... 21
J2: LCD Backlight Connector ............................................................. 21
J3: Digital I/O...................................................................................... 21
J4: CD-In Pin Header .......................................................................... 21
J5: SPI Flash Connector (factory use only)......................................... 22
J6: Front Audio Connector.................................................................. 22
J7: PCI-E(x1) Slot ............................................................................... 22
J8: SPDIF Out Connector.................................................................... 22
PCI1: PCI Slot (supports 2 Master)..................................................... 22
JMINI: Mini PCIE Connector ............................................................. 22
SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4: SATA Connectors...................... 22

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Connector Locations on MI953
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CN1: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector
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Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DATA 2- 1 16 HOT POWER
DATA 2+ 2 17 DATA 0-
Shield 2/4 3 18 DATA 0+
DATA 4- 4 19 SHIELD 0/5
DATA 4+ 5 20 DATA 5-
DDC CLOCK 6 21 DATA 5+
DDC DATA 7 22 SHIELD CLK
N.C 8 23 CLOCK -
DATA 1- 9 24 CLOCK +
DATA 1+ 10 C1 N.C.
SHIELD 1/3 11 C2 N.C.
DATA 3- 12 C3 N.C.
DATA 3+ 13 C4 N.C.
DDC POWER 14 C5 N.C.
A GROUND 1 15 C6 N.C.
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DATA 2- 1 16 HOT POWER
DATA 2+ 2 17 DATA 0-
Shield 2/4 3 18 DATA 0+
DATA 4- 4 19 SHIELD 0/5
DATA 4+ 5 20 DATA 5-
DDC CLOCK 6 21 DATA 5+
DDC DATA 7 22 SHIELD CLK
N.C 8 23 CLOCK -
DATA 1- 9 24 CLOCK +
DATA 1+ 10 C1 N.C
SHIELD 1/3 11 C2 N.C
DATA 3- 12 C3 N.C
DATA 3+ 13 C4 N.C
DDC POWER 14 C5 A GROUND2
A GROUND 1 15 C6 A GROUND3
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CN2, CN3: COM1 and VGA Connector
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Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DCD 1 6 DSR
RXD 2 7 RTS
TXD 3 8 CTS
DTR 4 9 RI
GND 5 10 Not Used
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Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
Red 1 2 Green
Blue 3 4 N.C.
GND 5 6 GND
GND 7 8 GND
N.C. 9 10 GND
N.C. 11 12 DDC_DATA
HSYNC 13 14 VSYNC
DDC_CLK 15
CN4: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connectors and USB5/6 Ports
PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse
USB Port5 /Port6
Signal Name Keyboard/Mouse
Keyboard data 1
Mouse data 2
GND 3
5V 4
Keyboard clock 5
Mouse clock 6