AMI 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
•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 2
nd
Edition compatible
Power
Connector
12V ~ 24V DC-in
Board Size
170mm x 170mm

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Board Dimensions

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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

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Jumper Locations on MI890
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

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JP1: LCD Panel Power Selection
1.
JP1
LCD Panel Power
3.3V
5V
JP3, JP4, JP5: RS232/422/485 (COM1) Selection
COM1
Function
RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
Jumper
Setting
(pin closed)
JP5:
1-2
JP3:
3-5 & 4-6
JP4:
3-5 & 4-6
JP5:
3-4
JP3:
1-3 & 2-4
JP4:
1-3 & 2-4
JP5:
5-6
JP3:
1-3 & 2-4
JP4:
1-3 & 2-4
JP7, JP9: COM4 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting
JP7/JP9 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed
+12V
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed
RI
Pin 5-6
Short/Closed
+5V
JP11: Clear CMOS Setting
JP11
Function
Normal
Clear CMOS

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JP12, JP14: ATX / AT Mode Select Setting
JP12 / JP14
Setting
Function
JP12 1-2, JP14 open ATX Mode
JP12 2-3, JP14 short
AT Mode
JP15: EuP Control (option)
JP15 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Normal On
Default
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed
EuP Off
JP13: +3VS For ID381
JP16: +5VS For ID381

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Connectors on MI890
The connectors on MI890 allows you to connect external devices such as
keyboard, floppydisk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The following
table lists the connectors on MI890 and their respective functions.
Connector Locations on MI890......................................................... 11
J17: DC_IN Jack (+12V~24V).......................................................... 12
CN2: VGA Connector....................................................................... 12
CN3: COM1 and COM2 Serial Port Connectors................................ 12
CN6: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB1/2 Ports..................................... 13
CN9:10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB3/4Ports........................................ 13
CN10: Line-in, Line-out & Microphone Connector............................ 13
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector (DC Fan)........................... 13
J1: LCD Backlight Connector............................................................ 13
J3: LVDS Connectors (18-bit)........................................................... 13
J4: DC_IN Connector........................................................................ 14
J5: Digital I/O.................................................................................... 14
J8: Power LED Connector................................................................. 14
J9: System Function Connector.......................................................... 14
J10: SPI Flash Connector (factory use only)....................................... 14
J12: USB5/USB6 Connector ............................................................. 15
J13: USB7/USB8 Connector ............................................................. 15
J14: Compact Flash Connector .......................................................... 15
J15: Audio Connector (DF11 Connector) .......................................... 15
J16: Mini PCIE Connector................................................................. 15
J18: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors .............................. 15
J19/J20: SATA Power Output ........................................................... 15
J21: Audio Amplifier ......................................................................... 15
CN4/CN5: SATA Connectors............................................................ 15
J24: Smart Battery Connector (option) .............................................. 16
ID381 LVDS Daughter Card............................................................. 16
J1: LVDS 24bit Output............................................................... 16
J2: LVDS Input from MI890 ...................................................... 16
CN1: DVI-I Output .................................................................... 16

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Connector Locations on MI890

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J17: DC_IN Jack (+12V~24V)
CN2: VGA Connector
[[[[
VGA
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
N.C.
HSYNC
13
14
VSYNC
NC
15
CN3: COM1 and COM2 Serial Port Connectors
[
COM2
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
COM1
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
NC
NC
7
RTS
NC
NC
8
CTS
NC
NC
9
RI
NC
NC
10
NC
NC
NC

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CN6: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB1/2 Ports
CN9:10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB3/4Ports
CN10: Line-in, Line-out & Microphone Connector
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector (DC Fan)
Pin #
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
+12V
3
Rotation detection
J1: LCD Backlight Connector
Pin #
Signal Name
1
+12V
2
Backlight Enable
3
Brightness Control
4
Ground
J3: LVDS Connectors (18-bit)
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
TX0-
2
1
TX0+
Ground
4
3
Ground
TX1-
6
5
TX1+
5V/3.3V
8
7
Ground
NC
10
9
NC
TX2-
12
11
TX2+
Ground
14
13
Ground
TXC-
16
15
TXC+
5V/3.3V
18
17
ENABKL
+12V
20
19
+12V

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J4: DC_IN Connector
Note: J4 input voltage is +12V only.
J5: Digital I/O
Signal Name
Pin
Pin
Signal Name
GND
1
2
VCC
OUT3
3
4
OUT1
OUT2
5
6
OUT0
IN3
7
8
IN1
IN2
9
10
IN0
J6: COM3/ COM4 RS232 Serial Ports (option)
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
DSR1
2
1
DCD1
RTS1
4
3
RXD1
CTS1
6
5
TXD1
RI1
8
7
DTR1
NA
10
9
Ground
DSR2
12
11
DCD2
RTS2
14
13
RXD2
CTS2
16
15
TXD2
RI2
18
17
DTR2
NA
20
19
Ground
J8: Power LED Connector
Pin #
Signal Name
1
+5V
2
NC
3
Ground
J9: System Function Connector
J10: SPI Flash Connector (factory use only)

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J12: USB5/USB6 Connector
Signal Name
Pin
Pin
Signal Name
Vcc
1
2
Ground
D-
3
4
D+
D+
5
6
D-
Ground
7
8
Vcc
J13: USB7/USB8 Connector
Signal Name
Pin
Pin
Signal Name
Vcc
1
2
Ground
D-
3
4
D+
D+
5
6
D-
Ground
7
8
Vcc
J14: Compact Flash Connector
J15: Audio Connector (DF11 Connector)
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
LINEOUT R
2
1
LINEOUT L
Ground
4
3
JD FRONT
LINEIN R
6
5
LINEIN L
Ground
8
7
JD_LINEIN
MIC-In
10
9
MIC_L
Ground
12
11
JD MIC1
J16: Mini PCIE Connector
J18: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors
Remarks: For testing use only.
Signal Name
Pin
Pin
Signal Name
Vcc
1
2
VCC
MDA
3
4
KBDA
MCL
5
6
KBCL
Ground
7
8
Ground
J191/J201: SATA Power Output
J21: Audio Amplifier
CN4/CN5: SATA Connectors

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J24: Smart Battery Connector (option)
Pin #
Signal Name
1
PCIRST-
2
EMTSMI-
3
Ground
4
SMBDATA
5
SMBCLK
ID381 LVDS Daughter Card
The ID381 card supports 24-bit LVDS and DVI interface.
Top View Bottom View
J1: LVDS 24bit Output
J2: LVDS Input from MI890
CN1: DVI-I Output