Award MB8100 User manual

MB8100
Intel®Atom®945GSE
Mini-ITX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.1A

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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................1
Product Description.............................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................2
MB8100 Specifications.......................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................4
Installations.......................................................6
Installing the Memory.........................................................7
Setting the Jumpers.............................................................8
Connectors on MB8100 ....................................................12
BIOS Setup.......................................................23
Drivers Installation......................................47
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility........................48
VGA Drivers Installation..................................................49
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Installation...........50
LAN Drivers Installation...................................................51
Appendix............................................................52
A. I/O Port Address Map ..................................................52
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................53
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration ...................................54

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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Product Description
The MB8100 Mini ITX board incorporates the Intel® 945GSE Express Chipset
with ICH7M, configured with the Intel Atom processor N270 at 1.6GHz,
FSB533 and the Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset with the ICH7M.
The MB8100 Mini ITX board features the Intel's Graphics Media Accelerator
950 core, making it compatible with Windows Vista Premium, and Chrontel
CH7308 LVDS controller to support display interfaces including VGA CRT and
18/24-bit dual channel LVDS.
The new Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel® GMA 950) graphics
core is an intelligent and responsive graphics engine built into the chipset that is
on the motherboard. This integration provides incredible visual quality, faster
graphics performance and flexible display options without the need for a
separate graphics card.
The main features of the MB8100 Mini ITX Motherboard are:
Supports Intel Atom 270 processor with 1.6GHz speed
Two DDRII SDRAM DIMM supports up to 2GB of DDR2
400/533MHz memory
Onboard 10/100/1000 Realtek RTL8111C PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
Intel® 945GSE/Chrontel 7308 VGA for CRT, dual channel LVDS
2x SATA, 8x USB 2.0, 4x COM, Watchdog timer
1x PCI, 1x MiniPCIe, CF socket, DC-in for +12V input
Dimensions of the board are 170mm x 170mm.
Ordering Information:
MB8100F: Intel Atom, 1.6GHz, 945GSE chipset with LVDS, 2x Gigabit LAN,
Mini PCI-E, PCI
MB8100: Intel Atom, 1.6GHz, 945GSE chipset with LVDS, 1x Gigabit LAN,
Mini PCI-E, PCI

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Checklist
Your MB8100 package should include the items listed below.
•The MB8100 Intel®Atom Mini-ITX motherboard
•This User’s Manual (Electronic version or Printed)
•1 CD containing support drivers and tools.
•Cable kit:
•IDE
•2x Serial port
•Serial ATA
•Parallel port
CAUTION:
RISK OF EXPLOSION; IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS PROPOSED BY YOU
LOCAL AUTHORITY.

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MB8100 Specifications
CPU Type
Intel® Atom™ N270 processor (45nm)
CPU FSB
CPU Clock speed = 1.60GHz
FSB=533MHz
L2 Cache=512K
TDP=2.5W
Green /APM
APM1.2
BIOS
Award BIOS, support ACPI function
Chipset Intel 945GSE Chipset
GMCH: 82945GSE 27mm x 27mm -998-pin FCBGA
ICH7M: 82801GBM 31mm x 31mm -652-pin BGA
Memory DDRII 533 DIMM x1. Max. 2GB
Supports Single channel, without ECC function
VGA 945GSE built-in, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Graphics
Core, Supports CRT
LVDS
Chrontel 7308B for 18/24-bit dual channel LVDS interface
LAN
Realtek RTL8111C PCI-Express Gigabit LAN controller x2
USB
ICH7M built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 8 ports
Serial ATA Ports
ICH7M built-in SATA controller, supports 2 ports
Parallel IDE
ICH7M built-in one channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100, CF
Audio ICH7M built -in audio controller w/ ALC 655 AC97
audio codec
5.1-channel ( Line-out & Microphone)
LPC I/O Winbond W83627EHG: COM1 (RS232), COM2 (RS232/422/485),
LPT port; Hardware monitor (3 thermal inputs, 4 voltage monitor
inputs, VID0-4 & 2 fan headers)
2’nd LPC I/O
Fintek F81216DG COM3 & COM4(RS232)
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
Keyboard/Mouse
Supports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connectors
Expansion Slots
PCI slot x1, PCI-E (x1) slot x1 and Mini PCI-E (x1) socket x1
Power Connector
DC power jack x1 for +12V DC-in
Edge Connectors
PS/2 connector x1 for keyboard/mouse
Gigabit LAN RJ-45 + dual USB stack connector
10/100 LAN RJ45 + dual USB stack connector
Dual USB stack connector for USB5/USB6
DB15 connector for VGA output
3x1 stack mini jacks (0.125”) for HD audio (Line-in, Line-Out,
Microphone); DC-in jack
Onboard
Header/Connectors DF13 connector x2 for LVDS
SATA connector x2 for 2 SATA ports
40-pin box-header x1 for IDE1
CF Connector x1 @ solder side
8-pin header x1 for USB 7,8
20-pin header x1 for LPT port
20-pin DF11 connector x2 for COM1/COM2, COM3/COM4 (Powered
with 5V or 12V or as ring-in)
10-pin header x1 for audio Line-Out & Microphone
10 pin-headerx1 for Digital I/O
Watchdog Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
Other
Modem Wakeup, LAN Wakeup
RoHS
Yes
Board Size
170mm x 170mm (Mini ITX form factor)

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Board Dimensions
4.0 x 4
o
170
163.6
138.98
121
79.78
99
50.50
5.99 19.7
0
0
10.15
165
170
33.03

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PE1
33.03
10.15
0
165
170
145.8
142.2
J1
100.5
94.3
6.52
48.12
82.05
66.02
102.76

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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MB8100 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the Memory............................................................................7
Setting the Jumpers................................................................................8
Connectors on MB8100.......................................................................12
CAUTION:
RISK OF EXPLOSION; IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS PROPOSED BY YOU LOCAL
AUTHORITY.
Also take note of the following:
The connector PW1 is output only, do not connect power
to this output it will damage the board.

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Installing the Memory
The MB8100 board supports two DDR2 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 2GB 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 keyof the DDR2 module align with
those 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 MB8100 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 MB8100 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MB8100...............................................................9
JP3: ATX/AT Mode Select..................................................................10
JP4, JP5: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection......................................10
JP15: COM4 RS232 +5V / +12V Power Setting.................................10
JP14: COM3 RS232 +5V / +12V Power Setting.................................10
JP1: Clear CMOS Setting ....................................................................11
JP2: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection.........................................11

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Jumper Locations on MB8100
CPU_FAN1
PANEL1
BZ1
JP3
JP1 JP2
JP12
J4
J3
J2
AUDIO1
USBLAN2USBLAN1USB1
VGA
LPT1
PSKBM1
CON9
ATX12V1
CON3 CON5
JP4
JP5
JP15 JP14
FAN1
LVDS2
LVDS4
JP13 CON10
CON11
BT1
SATA2
SATA1
DI MM1
PWR1
PCI1 PCIE1
IDE1
CON6
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JP3: ATX/AT Mode Select.................................................................. 10
JP4, JP5: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection...................................... 10
JP15: COM4 RS232 +5V / +12V Power Setting................................. 10
JP14: COM3 RS232 +5V / +12V Power Setting................................. 10
JP1: Clear CMOS Setting.................................................................... 11
JP2: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection......................................... 11
PW1 this is a OUTPUT ONLY do not connect power input it will burn
the motherboard.

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JP3: ATX/AT Mode Select
JP3 ATX / AT
ATX mode
AT mode
JP4, JP5: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection
COM1/3/4 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.
31
642
5
1 32
121110
Jumper
RS232
RS422
RS485
JP4
2X3
1-2
3-4
5-6
JP5
3X4
1-2
4-5
7-8
10-11
2-3
5-6
8-9
11-12
2-3
5-6
8-9
11-12
JP15: COM4 RS232 +5V / +12V Power Setting
Pin #
Signal Name JP15 Signal Name
Pin #
1
RI
+12V
2
3
RI (Default)
RI (Default)
4
5
RI
+5V
6
COM4 Settings: Pin 1-2 short = +12V, Pin 5-6 short = +5V, Pin 3-4
Standard COM Port
JP14: COM3 RS232 +5V / +12V Power Setting

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Pin #
Signal Name JP14 Signal Name
Pin #
1
RI
+12V
2
3
RI (Default)
RI (Default)
4
5 RI +5V 6
COM3 Settings: Pin 1-2 short = +12V, Pin 5-6 short = +5V, Pin 3-4
Standard COM Port
JP1: Clear CMOS Setting
JP1 Setting
Clear CMOS
Normal
JP2: Compact Flash Slave/Master Selection
JP2 CF Setting
Master
Slave

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Connectors on MB8100
The connector on MB8100 allows you to connect external devices such
as keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The
following table lists the connectors on MB8100 and their respective
functions.
Connector Locations on MB8100........................................................13
FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector......................................................15
FAN2: System Fan Power Connector ..................................................15
CON9: DC Jack (DC in, 12V ) ............................................................15
PSKBM1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors......................15
VGA: VGA Connector.........................................................................16
USB1: USB1/2 Ports ...........................................................................16
USBLAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB5/6 Ports.............................16
USBLAN2: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB7/8 Ports.............................16
AUDIO1: Audio Connector.................................................................16
SATA1,SATA2 : Serial ATA Connectors ...........................................16
PE1: Mini PCI- E(x1) Connector (bottom side)...................................16
J1: Compact Flash Connector (bottom side)........................................16
PCI1: PCI Slot (supports 2 Master).....................................................16
PCIE1: PCIE x1 Slot............................................................................16
IDE1: IDE Connector ..........................................................................17
CON10 : LCD Backlight Connector....................................................17
PWR1: HDD Power Connector (Output: Max. 2A).............................17
ATX12V1: ATX_12V Connector........................................................18
PANEL1: Power LED Connector........................................................18
CON6: Digital I/O................................................................................18
CON5: COM1, COM2 Serial Ports .....................................................18
LVDS2,LVDS4: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel)..........19
PANEL1: System Function Connector ................................................19
CON3: COM3, COM4 Serial Ports .....................................................20
J4: USB3/4 Port Pin Header ................................................................21
J2,J3: Audio Front Header...................................................................21
CON11: Smart Battery Connector .......................................................21
LPT1: Parallel Port ..............................................................................21

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Connector Locations on MB8100
CPU_FAN1
PANEL1
BZ1
JP3
JP1 JP2
JP12
J4
J3
J2
AUDIO1
USBLAN2
USBLAN1
USB1
VGA
LPT1
PSKBM1
CON9
ATX12V1
CON3 CON5
JP4
JP5
JP15
JP14
FAN1
LVDS2
LVDS4
JP13 CON10
CON11
BT1
SATA2
SATA1
DI MM1
PWR1
PCI1 PCIE1
IDE1
CON6

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PE1
J1

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CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector
FAN1 is a 3-pin header for the CPU fan. The fan must be 12V (Max.
500mA).
Pin #
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
+12V
3
Rotation detection
FAN1: System Fan Power Connector
FAN1 is a 3-pin header for system fans. The fan must be 12V (Max.
500mA).
Pin #
Signal Name
1
Ground
2
+12V
3
Rotation detection
PSKBM1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
Signal Name Keyboard Mouse Signal Name
Keyboard data
1
1
Mouse data
N.C.
2
2
N.C.
GND
3
3
GND
5V
4
4
5V
Keyboard clock
5
5
Mouse clock
N.C.
6
6
N.C.

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Edge connectors (MB8100F)
Edge Connectors (MB8100)
CON9: DC Jack (DC in, 12V )
Remarks: CON9 and ATX12V1 cannot be connected at the same time.
VGA: VGA Connector
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
Red
1
2
Green
Blue
3
4
N.C.
GND
5
6
GND
GND
7
8
GND
VCC
9
10
GND
N.C.
11
12
DDCDATA
HSYNC
13
14
VSYNC
DDCCLK
15
USB1: USB1/2 Ports
USBLAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB3/4 Ports
USBLAN2: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB5/6 Ports (option)
AUDIO1: Audio Connector
SATA1, SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors
PE1: Mini PCI- E(x1) Connector (bottom side) (option)
J1: Compact Flash Connector (bottom side) (option)
PCI1: PCI Slot (supports 2 Master)
PCIE1: PCIE x1 Slot