AMI MI946F User manual

MI946F
Intel ®CoreTM 2 Duo/GM45
Mini-ITX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................... 1
Product Description............................................................1
Checklist.............................................................................2
MI946F Specifications .......................................................3
Board Dimensions..............................................................4
Installations...................................................... 5
Installing the CPU ..............................................................6
Installing the Memory.........................................................7
Setting the Jumpers.............................................................8
Connectors on MI946F.....................................................12
BIOS Setup.......................................................23
Drivers Installation......................................47
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.........................48
VGA Drivers Installation..................................................50
Realtek Audio Driver Installation.....................................52
LAN Drivers Installation ..................................................53
Intel® Management Engine Interface ...............................57
Intel® AMT SOL Driver Installation................................59
Appendix...........................................................62
A. I/O Port Address Map..................................................62
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................63
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration...................................64
D. Digital I/O Sample Code .............................................69

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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 MI946F Mini ITX board incorporates the Mobile Intel® GM45 Express
Chipset for Embedded Computing, consisting of the Intel® GM45 Graphic
Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and Intel® I/O Controller Hub (ICH9-M), an
optimized integrated graphics solution with a 1066MHz and 800MHz front-side
bus. Dimensions of the board are 170mm x 170mm.
The integrated powerful 3D graphics engine, based on Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator X3500 (Intel® GMA4500MHD) architecture, operates at core
speeds of up to 533 MHz. It features a low-power design, is validated with the
Intel® Core 2 Duo processors on 45nm process. With two SoDIMM sockets
supporting dual channel DDR3 1066MHz on board, the board supports up to
4GB of DDR2 system memory.
Intel® Graphics supports a unique intelligent memory management scheme called
Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT). DVMT handles diverse
applications by providing the maximum (384MB) availability of system memory
for general computer usage, while supplying additional graphics memory when a
3D-intensive application requests it. The Intel GMA4500MHD graphics
architecture also takes advantage of the high-performance Intel processor. Intel
GMA4500MHD graphics supports Dual Independent Display technology.
The main features of the board are:
Supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo (Penryn 1066MHz)
Supports up to 2.53GHz, 1066MHz/800MHz FSB
Two DDR3 SoDIMM, Max. 4GB memory
Onboard Gigabit PHY and Intel PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
Intel® GM45 Express VGA for CRT / LVDS
4x SATA, 8x 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 MI946F package should include the items listed below.
The MI946F Mini-ITX motherboard
This User’s Manual
1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
Cable kit (Serial port, Serial ATA)

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MI946F Specifications
CPU Supported
Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo (Penryn), mobile processors
CPU Voltage
0.700V ~ 1.5V (IMVP-6)
System Speed
Up to 2.53GHz or above
CPU FSB
667MHz/800MHz/1066MHz FSB
Cache
1MB/2MB/4MB
Green /APM
APM1.2
CPU Socket
mPGA Socket 478
Chipset
Intel GM45 Chipset
GMCH: GM45 1329-pin Micro-FCBGA
ICH9M: 82801IBM 678-pin mBGA
BIOS
AMI BIOS, supports ACPI function
Memory
DDR3 800/1066 SoDIMM x2 (w/o ECC function), Max. 4GB
VGA
GM45 built-in, supports CRT
SDVO (Dual CH)
Chrontel 7307C, DVI
Chrontel 7022A, CRT
LVDS LCD Panel
GM45 built-in, supports 24-bit, single or dual channel LVDS
LAN
1. ICH9M 10/100/gigabit MAC + PHY
Intel 82567L 10/100/1000
2. Intell 82583V PCI-e Gigabit LAN controller x1
USB
ICH9M built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 8 ports
Serial ATA Ports
ICH9M built-in SATA controller, supports 4 ports
TPM1.2
ICH9M built-in iTPM version1.2 controller by firmware implement
Parallel IDE
JMicron JM368 (PCI-e to PATA) x1 for 1 PATA channel for CF
Audio
ICH9M built-in audio controller + AC97 Codec ALC892 w/ 7.1 channels
LPC I/O
Nuvoton NCT6627UD: COM1, COM2 (RS232/RS422/RS485), COM3
and COM4
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
Keyboard/Mouse
Supports PS/2 keyboard/mouse onboard header type
Expansion Slots
PCI slot x1, PIC-E (x1) slot x1 and Mini PCIE socket x1
AMT
Intel ® Advanced Management Technology 4.0
Edge Connector
DVI-I connector x 1 for DVI/CRT
Gigabit LAN RJ-45 + dual USB stack connector
Gigabit LAN RJ-45 + dual USB stack connector
DB9 x1 for COM 1; DB15 x1 for VGA
RCA Jack 3x2 for Audio (Front-Out, Line-In, Mic, Center/LFE,
Surround & Surround Back)
Onboard Header/
Connector
CF connector x1 @ solder side
10-pin headerx1 for Digital I/O; 10-pin header x1 for COM2
10-pin header x 2 for USB 5/6/7/8
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

INSTALLATIONS
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MI946F in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the CPU................................................................................6
Installing the Memory..........................................................................7
Setting the Jumpers..............................................................................8
Connectors on MI946F......................................................................12

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Installing the CPU
The MI946F board supports a Socket 478MN (Merom) processor socket
for Intel CoreTM 2 Duo (Penryn), 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 MI946F board supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 4GB.
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.
DDR3 Module
Lock
Lock
Lock
Lock

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MI946F 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 MI946F and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI946F.............................................................. 9
JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection....................................................... 10
JP4, JP5, JP6: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection.............................. 10
JP8: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection........................................ 11
JP9: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection.................................................. 11
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting............................................................. 11
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 MI946F
Jumpers on MI946F........................................................................Page
JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection .......................................................10
JP4, JP5, JP6: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection..............................10
JP8: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection........................................11
JP9: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection ..................................................11
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting.............................................................11

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JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection
JP2
LCD Panel Power
3.3V
5V
JP4, JP5, JP6: 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)
JP4:
1-2
JP5:
3-5 & 4-6
JP6:
3-5 & 4-6
JP4:
3-4
JP5:
1-3 & 2-4
JP6:
1-3 & 2-4
JP4:
5-6
JP5:
1-3 & 2-4
JP6:
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
JP8: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection
JP8
CF Setting
Master
Slave
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JP9: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection
JP9
Riser Card
IP390 Riser Card
Install
IP151, IP240 Riser Card
Install
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting
JBAT1
Setting
Normal
Clear CMOS

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Connectors on MI946F
Connector Locations on MI946F....................................................... 13
CN1, CN2: COM1 and VGA Connector............................................ 15
CN3: DVI-I Connector...................................................................... 16
USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB1/2 Ports.......................... 16
USB_LAN2: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB3/4 Ports.......................... 16
CN4: Audio Connector...................................................................... 16
CN5, CN6, CN7, CN8: SATA Connectors ........................................ 16
ATX1: ATX Power Supply Connector .............................................. 17
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector ....................................... 17
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector........................................... 17
JMINI: Mini PCIE Connector............................................................ 17
LVDS1, LVDS2: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel) ........ 18
J4 (F_PANEL): System Function Connector...................................... 18
J7: Digital I/O.................................................................................... 20
J8: SPI Flash Connector (factory use only)......................................... 20
J9: USB5/USB6 Connector ............................................................... 20
J10: USB7/USB8 Connector ............................................................. 20
J11: COM3, COM4 Serial Port.......................................................... 21
J12: COM2 Serial Port ...................................................................... 21
J13: Front Audio Connector .............................................................. 21
J14: PCI-E(x1) Slot........................................................................... 21
PCI1: PCI Slot (supports 2 Master)................................................... 21

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Connector Locations on MI946F

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Solder Side of MI946F

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CN1, CN2: 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
N.C.
HSYNC
13
14
VSYNC
NC
15

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CN3: DVI-I Connector
CRT interface is supported through the use of the DVI-I connector.
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
VSYNC
8
23
CLOCK -
DATA 1-
9
24
CLOCK +
DATA 1+
10
C1
Red.
SHIELD 1/3
11
C2
Green
DATA 3-
12
C3
Blue
DATA 3+
13
C4
HSYNC
DDC POWER
14
C5
Ground
A GROUND 1
15
C6
Ground
USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB1/2 Ports
USB_LAN2: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB3/4 Ports
CN4: Audio Connector
CN5, CN6, CN7, CN8: SATA Connectors