Award IB946 User manual

IB946
Intel ®CoreTM 2 Duo/GM45
Half Size PISA CPU Card
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Acknowledgments
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registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................1
Product Description.............................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................2
IB946 Specifications...........................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................4
Installations.......................................................6
Installing the CPU...............................................................7
Installing the Memory.........................................................8
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................9
Connectors on IB946.........................................................13
BIOS Setup.......................................................23
Drivers Installation......................................45
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.........................46
VGA Drivers Installation ..................................................48
Realtek Audio Driver Installation .....................................50
LAN Drivers Installation...................................................51
Appendix...........................................................53
A. I/O Port Address Map...................................................53
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................54
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration....................................55

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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Product Description
The IB946 Half Size CPU card 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.
The integrated powerful 3D graphics engine, based on Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator X3500 (Intel® GMA X3500) 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 dual channel DDR2 800MHz two
SoDIMM sockets 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 GMA X3500
graphics architecture also takes advantage of the high-performance Intel
processor. Intel GMA X3500 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 DDR2 SoDIMM, Max. 4GB memory
Onboard Gigabit PHY LAN
Intel® GM45 Express VGA for CRT / LVDS
2x SATA, 6x USB 2.0, 4x COM, Watchdog timer
1x Mini PCI-E(x1) Socket
Type 2 CF socket on board

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Checklist
Your IB946 package should include the items listed below.
•The IB946 Half Size CPU CARD
•This User’s Manual
•1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
•Cable kit Serial port (PK1K-20B) x1; (USB29K) x1;(SATA-2)
x1
•Optional Cable LPT (PK3-2K3) x1;(KBMS-3)x1;(Audio-18)x1

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IB946 Specifications
Form Factor PCI+ ISA (CPU card half size)
CPU Type Intel mobile CoreTM2 Duo (Merom core) for Penryn
System Speed Penryn-QC/Penryn-DC/Penryn-DC3M/Penryn-SC
CPU Operate Frequency 667/800/1066MHz FSB
L2Cache 4MB
Green /APM APM1.2
CPU Socket Socket 478 (Socket P)
Chipset INTEL GM45 (Cantiga) chipset
GMCH: 82GM45 1329-pin FCBGA (12W)
ICH9EM: 82801IEM 676-pin PBGA (2.5W)
BIOS Award BIOS, support ACPI Function
Memory DDRII 667/800 DDRII SO-DIMM x2 (w/o ECC), Max. 4GB
VGA & LVDS GM45 built-in Intel gen.5.0 Graphics Media Accelerator
(533MHz 1.05V), supports DirectX10 for CRT & LVDS
(single/dual channel 18-bits/ 24-bit)
Backlight Control (LVDS) Yes
LAN - ICH9EM 10/100/gigabit MAC + PHY (dual footprint option):
•Intel 82567LM 10/100/1000
USB ICH9EM built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 6 ports
Serial ATA ICH9ME built-in SATA controller, supports 2 ports
Parallel IDE (RFD) JMicron JM368 (PCI-e to PATA) x1 for 1 PATA channel
forCF
PCI-to-ISA bridge ITE IT8888G x1 for high drive ISA bus
Audio ICH9M built-in High Definition Audio controller + HDA Codec
Realtek ALC662 w/ 5.1 channels
LPC I/O Winbond W83627EHG: IrDA x1, COM1 (RS232), COM2
(RS232/422/485), Hardware monitor (3 thermal
inputs, 4 voltage monitor inputs, VID0-4 & 2 Fan Headers)
2nd LPC I/O Fintek F81216AD, Support COM3 (RS232) & 4 (RS232)
Digital IO 4 in & 4 out
Expansion Slots Mini PCI-Express socket x1 @ solder side
Edge Connector PS/2 Connector x1 for keyboard/mouse (KB priority)
DB15 x1 for VGA
RJ45 x1 for LAN
USB X 1
On Board
Header/Connector Compact Flash type II socket x1 @solder side
26 pins box-header x1 for parallel port
20 pins DF11 x2 for COM1~4
10 pins pin-header x1 for Digital I/O
10 pins pin-header x 4 for USB 1~4
DF13-20 connector x2 for LVDS
12 pins pin-header x1 for audio Line-Out, Line-In & Mic
SATA connector x2 for SATA ports
3 pins pin-header x 1 for battery monitoring (JST PHR type)
Watchdog Timer Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
System Voltage +5V, +12V, -12V, 5VSB (2A)
Power AT/ATX function supported,
4-pin outlet power connector on board
Other Modem Wakeup, LAN Wakeup
RoHS Yes
Board Size 186mm x 129mm

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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 IB946 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 IB946...........................................................................13

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Installing the CPU
The IB946 board supports a Socket P processor socket for Intel® CoreTM
2 Duo, Intel® Celeron 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.
WARNING: The CN4 power connector provides the 12V power to the
CPU and must be used. When CN4 is not used, only one
pin from the goldfinger/backplane is providing 12V, and
in the long term this could cause the goldfinger to be
burnt.

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Installing the Memory
The IB946 board supports two DDR2 SODIMM memory socket for a
maximum total memory of 4GB in DDR2 memory type.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR2 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR2 module so that the key of the DDR2 module aligned
with that on the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR2 module in an upright position until the clips of
the slot close to hold the DDR2 module in place when the DDR2
module touches the bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR2 module, press the clips with both hands.
DDR2 Module
Lock Lock
Lock Lock

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on IB946 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 IB946 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on IB946................................................................. 10
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting .............................................................. 11
JP1, JP2, JP4: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection.............................. 11
JP3: AT / ATX Power Select............................................................... 12
JP8: LCD Panel Power Selection ........................................................ 12

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Jumper Locations on IB946
Jumpers on IB946............................................................................ Page
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting...............................................................11
JP1, JP2, JP4: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection ..............................11
JP3: AT / ATX Power Select...............................................................12
JP8: LCD Panel Power Selection.........................................................12

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JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting
JBAT1 Setting
Normal
Clear CMOS
JP1, JP2, JP4: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection
COM1/COM3/COM4 are 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
JP1:
3-5 & 4-6
JP2:
3-5 & 4-6
JP4:
3-4
JP1:
1-3 & 2-4
JP2:
1-3 & 2-4
JP4:
5-6
JP1:
1-3 & 2-4
JP2:
1-3 & 2-4
COM2 is jumper selectable for RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485.
Pin # Signal Name
RS-232 R2-422 RS-485
11 DCD TX- DATA-
13 RX TX+ DATA+
15 TX RX+ NC
17 DTR RX- NC
19 Ground Ground Ground
12 DSR RTS- NC
14 RTS RTS+ NC
16 CTS CTS+ NC
18 RI CTS- NC
20 NC NC NC

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JP3: AT / ATX Power Select
JP3 Power Supply
ATX
AT
JP8: LCD Panel Power Selection
JP8 LCD Panel Power
3.3V
5V

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Connectors on IB946
Connector Locations on IB946............................................................ 14
CN2: PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector....................................... 15
CN3: VGA Connector......................................................................... 15
CN4: ATX 12V/+12V Power Connector ............................................ 15
UJ1: USB 1 Port.................................................................................. 15
U30: Gigabit LAN RJ45 Port.............................................................. 15
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector........................................ 16
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector............................................ 16
CN1: HDD Power Connector.............................................................. 16
J2: COM1, COM2 Serial Port (DF11 Connector)............................... 16
J3: COM3, COM4 Serial Port(DF11 Connector)................................ 17
LVDS1, LVDS2: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel) ....... 17
J9: LCD Backlight Connector ............................................................. 18
J1: Parallel Port Connector.................................................................. 18
J4: ATX Power Connector(................................................................. 18
J5: IrDA Connector ............................................................................. 18
J6: System Function Connector........................................................... 19
J7: External Keyboard Connector........................................................ 19
J8: Digital I/O (4 in, 4 out).................................................................. 20
J11: For testing use.............................................................................. 20
J12: USB4/USB5 Connector(DF11 Connector).................................. 20
J13: USB2/USB3 Connector(DF11 Connector).................................. 20
J14: SPDIF Out Connector.................................................................. 20
J15: Audio Connector (DF11 Connector) ........................................... 21
J16: Mini PCI-E(x1) Socket................................................................ 21
SATA1, SATA2: SATA Connectors .................................................. 21

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Connector Locations on IB946
Connectors on IB946................................................................................................................Page
CN2: PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector...............................................................................15
CN3: VGA Connector..................................................................................................................15
CN4: ATX 12V/+12V Power Connector.....................................................................................15
UJ1: USB 1 Port...........................................................................................................................15
U30: Gigabit LAN RJ45 Port.......................................................................................................15
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector ................................................................................16
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector....................................................................................16
CN1: HDD Power Connector.......................................................................................................16
J2: COM1, COM2 Serial Port (DF11 Connector).......................................................................16
J3: COM3, COM4 Serial Port(DF11 Connector)........................................................................17
LVDS1, LVDS2: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel) ...............................................17
J9: LCD Backlight Connector......................................................................................................18
J1: Parallel Port Connector ..........................................................................................................18
J4: ATX Power Connector...........................................................................................................18
J5: IrDA Connector......................................................................................................................18
J6: System Function Connector ...................................................................................................19
J7: External Keyboard Connector................................................................................................19
J8: Digital I/O (4 in, 4 out)...........................................................................................................20
J11: For testing use.......................................................................................................................20
J12: USB4/USB5 Connector(DF11 Connector)..........................................................................20
J13: USB2/USB3 Connector(DF11 Connector)..........................................................................20
J14: SPDIF Out Connector ..........................................................................................................20
J15: Audio Connector (DF11 Connector)....................................................................................21
J16: Mini PCI-E(x1) Socket.........................................................................................................21
SATA1, SATA2: SATA Connectors...........................................................................................21

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CN2: PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector
CN2 uses a Y-cable for a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse.
Pin # Signal Name
1 Keyboard data
2 Mouse data
3 Ground
4 Vcc
5 Keyboard Clock
CN2
6 Mouse Clock
CN3: VGA Connector
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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
CN4: ATX 12V/+12V Power Connector
Pin # Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V
WARNING: The CN4 power connector provides the 12V power to the
CPU and must be used. When CN4 is not used, only one
pin from the goldfinger/backplane is providing 12V, and
in the long term this could cause the goldfinger to be
burnt.
UJ1: USB 1 Port
U30: Gigabit LAN RJ45 Port

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SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector
This is a 3-pin header for system fans. The fan must be a 12V fan.
Pin # Signal Name
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector
Pin # Signal Name
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection
CN1: HDD Power Connector
Pin # Signal Name
1 +5V
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 +12V
J2: COM1, COM2 Serial Port (DF11 Connector)
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