Award MI910 User manual

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MI910/MI910F
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Intel
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Core
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2 Duo/
Celeron GME965
Mini-ITX Motherboard
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Version 1.0

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Acknowledgments
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................1
Product Description............................................................. 1
Checklist.............................................................................. 2
MI910 Specifications ..........................................................3
Board Dimensions............................................................... 4
Installations .......................................................5
Installing the CPU ............................................................... 6
Installing the Memory ......................................................... 7
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................8
Connectors on MI910........................................................ 11
BIOS Setup .......................................................27
Drivers Installation ......................................49
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ........................ 50
VGA Drivers Installation .................................................. 52
AC97 Codec Audio Driver Installation............................. 54
LAN Drivers Installation................................................... 55
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).
THE MI910 MINI ITX MOTHERBOARD

INTROD CTION
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Introduction
Product Description
The MI910 Mini ITX board incorporates the Mobile Intel® GME965 Express
Chipset for Embedded Computing, consisting of the Intel® GME965 Graphic
Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and Intel® I/O Controller Hub (ICH8-M), an
optimized integrated graphics solution with a 533MHz 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 X3100 (Intel® GMA X3100) architecture, operates at core speeds of
up to 400 MHz. It features a low-power design, is validated with the Intel® Core
2 Duo and Intel® Celeron processors on 65nm process. With dual channel
DDR2 667MHz two DIMM socket 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 X3100 graphics
architecture also takes advantage of the high-performance Intel processor. Intel
GMA X3100 graphics supports Dual Independent Display technology.
The main features of the board are:
Supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo (Merom 800MHz), Intel® Celeron
Supports up to 2.4GHz, 533MHz/800MHz FSB
Two DDR2 SDRAM DIMM, Max. 4GB memory
Onboard 10/100 BaseT and Marvell PCI-Express Gigabit LAN
Intel® GME965 Express VGA for CRT / LVDS
2x SATA, 6x USB 2.0, 2x COM, Watchdog timer, 1394
1x MiniPCI, 1x PCI, 1xPCI-E(x1) slots, optional DVI
Optional daughter cards:
ID390: Chrontel 7308, supports 24 bit single or dual LVDS channel
ID390C: Chrontel 7021, supports CRT
ID391: Chrontel 7307C, single DVI (connector on cable)
ID391D: Chrontel 7307C, dual DVI (connector on cable)
ID392D: Chrontel 7307C, dual DVI (one connector on card and one on cable)
MI910/MI910L only

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Checklist
Your MI910 package should include the items listed below.
•
••
•The MI910 Mini-ITX motherboard
•
••
•This User’s Manual
•
••
•1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
•
••
•Cable kit (IDE, Serial port, Serial ATA)

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MI910 Specifications
CPU Supported Intel® Core
TM
2 Duo, Intel Celeron mobile processors
CPU Voltage 0.700V ~ 1.5V (IMVP-6)
System Speed Up to 2.4GHz or above
CPU FSB 533MHz/800MHz FSB
Cache 1MB/2MB/4MB
Green /APM APM1.2
CPU Socket mPGA Socket 478
Chipset Intel GME965 Chipset
GMCH: GME965 1299-pin Micro-FCBGA
ICH8M: 82801HBM 678-pin mBGA
BIOS Award BIOS, support ACPI Function
Memory DDR2 667/533 SDRAM DIMM x2 (w/o ECC function), Max. 4GB
VGA GMA965 built-in, supports CRT
SDVO (Dual CH) Through ID390 card (Chrontel 7308, 24+24 bits single/dual channel
LVDS, Chrontel 7021, CRT)
Through ID391 card (Chrontel 7307C, DVI single or Dual)
LVDS LCD Panel GME965 built-in, supports 24+24 bits (Type 1 only), single or dual channel
LVDS
LAN 1. ICH8M 10/100/gigabit MAC + PHY (dual footprint option):
•Intel 82566DC Nineveh 10/100/1000 (MI910)
•Intel 82562V Ekron-N 10/100 (MI910L)
2. Marvell 88E8053 PCI-e Gigabit LAN controller x1 (MI910F)
USB ICH8M built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 6 ports
Serial ATA Ports ICH8M built-in SATA controller, supports 2 ports
1394 TI TSB43LV22(dual port)
Parallel IDE ICH8M built-in one channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100,CF Type II
Audio ICH8M Built-in audio controller + AC97 Codec ALC885 w/ 7.1 channels,
SPDIF-OUT
LPC I/O W83627EHF: COM1, COM2 (RS232/RS422/RS485), slim FDC 1.44MB,
IrDA x1 & 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 PCI socket x1
Edge Connector PS/2 connector x1 for keyboard/mouse
Gbit LAN RJ-45 + dual USB stack connector
10/100 LAN RJ45 + dual USB stack connector
DB9 x1 for COM 1; DB15 x1 for VGA
SPDIF-OUT connector x1; 1394 connector x1
RCA Jack 3x2 for Audio (Front-Out, Line-In, Mic, Center/LFE, Surround &
Surround Back)
Onboard Header/
Connector
40 pins box-header x1 for IDE1; 26 pins header x1 for slim floppy
CF Connector x1 @ solder side
10 pins pin-headerx1 for Digital I/O; 10 pins pin-header x1 for COM2
10 pins pin-header x 1 for USB 5,6; 5 pins pin-header x 1 for IrDA
DF13 connector x2 for LVDS;
10 pins pin-header x1 for audio Line-Out & Mic
4 pins pin-header x1 for CD in; 7 pins pin-header x1 for 1394
SATA connector x2 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)
Note: MI910L uses GL960 chipset. It supports FSB 533MHz, DDR2
533MHz only.

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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 MI910 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 MI910................................................................. 11

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Installing the CPU
The MI910 board supports a Socket 478MN (MEROM) processor socket
for Intel® Core
TM
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.

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Installing the Memory
The Mi910 board supports two DDR2 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 4 GB 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 MI910 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 MI910 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI910 ........................................................... 9
JP5: LCD Panel Power Selection.................................................. 10
JP9: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection............................................. 10
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting........................................................ 10
JP8: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection.................................. 10
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 MI910
Jumpers on MI910 ............................................................................Page
JP5: LCD Panel Power Selection ................................................. 10
JP9: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection ............................................ 10
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting ....................................................... 10
JP8: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection.................................. 10

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JP5: LCD Panel Power Selection
JP5 LCD Panel Power
3.3V
5V
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
JP8: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection
JP8 CF Setting
Master
Slave
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Connectors on MI910
CN1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors ...................... 14
CN2, CN3: COM1 and VGA Connector ...................................... 14
USB_LAN1: 10/100 RJ-45(MI910), GbE RJ45(MI910G) and
USB1/2 Ports................................................................................ 15
CN4: 1394 Connector................................................................... 15
J6: SPDIF Out Connector ............................................................. 15
CN5, CN6: GbE RJ-45(MI910F) and USB3/4 Ports.................... 15
CN7: Audio Connector ................................................................. 15
FAN1: System Fan Power Connector........................................... 15
FAN2: CPU Fan Power Connector............................................... 15
IDE1: IDE Connector ................................................................... 16
FDD1: Floppy Drive Connector ................................................... 16
ATX1: ATX Power Supply Connector......................................... 17
J1 (F_PANEL): System Function Connector................................ 17
F_USB1: USB0/USB1 Connector................................................ 19
JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection ....................... 19
J2: COM2 Serial Port ................................................................... 20
J3, J4: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel)................... 20
J5: LCD Backlight Connector....................................................... 20
J7: Mini PCI Connector................................................................ 20
CN8, CN9: SATA Connectors...................................................... 20
J8: Digital I/O ............................................................................... 21
J9: CD-In Pin Header ................................................................... 21
J10: SPI Flash Connector (factory use only) ................................ 21
J11: 1394 Connector..................................................................... 21
J12: Front Audio Connector ......................................................... 21
J13: PCI-E(x1) Slot ...................................................................... 21
J14: IrDA Connector .................................................................... 22
J15: Compact Flash Connector..................................................... 22
PCI1: PCI Slot (supports 2 Master) .............................................. 22
CON1: SDVO Port Connector...................................................... 22
Headers and Connectors on MI910 Daughter Cards .................... 23
ID390 – JP4 LCD Panel Power Selection ....................................................... 23
ID390 – J1 LCD Backlight Setting ................................................................ 23
ID390 – J3 and J2 1
st
/2
nd
LVDS Channel Connectors ...................................... 23
ID390C – J4 VGA Connector ....................................................................... 24
ID391 – J2 DVI Connector ........................................................................... 25
ID391D – J1, J2 1
st
/2
nd
DVI Connectors ......................................................... 25

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Connector Locations on MI910

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MI910 Solder Side

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

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USB_LAN1: 10/100 RJ-45(MI910), 10/100/1000 RJ45(MI910G)
and USB1/2 Ports
CN4: 1394 Connector
J6: SPDIF Out Connector
CN5, CN6: GbE RJ-45(MI910F) and USB3/4 Ports
CN7: Audio Connector
FAN1: System Fan Power Connector
FAN1 is a 3-pin header for system fans. The fan must be a 12V (500mA).
Pin #
Signal Name
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection
FAN2: CPU Fan Power Connector
FAN2 is a 3-pin header for the CPU fan. The fan must be a 12V fan.
Pin #
Signal Name
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection

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IDE1: IDE Connector
Signal Name
Pin # Pin # Signal Name
Reset IDE 1 2 Ground
Host data 7 3 4 Host data 8
Host data 6 5 6 Host data 9
Host data 5 7 8 Host data 10
Host data 4 9 10 Host data 11
Host data 3 11 12 Host data 12
Host data 2 13 14 Host data 13
Host data 1 15 16 Host data 14
Host data 0 17 18 Host data 15
Ground 19 20 Protect pin
DRQ0 21 22 Ground
Host IOW 23 24 Ground
Host IOR 25 26 Ground
IOCHRDY 27 28 Host ALE
DACK0 29 30 Ground
IRQ14 31 32 No connect
Address 1 33 34 No connect
Address 0 35 36 Address 2
Chip select 0 37 38 Chip select 1
Activity 39 40 Ground
FDD1: Floppy Drive Connector
FDD1is a slim 26-pin connector and will support up to 2.88MB FDD.
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
VCC 1 2 INDEX
VCC 3 4 DRV_SEL
VCC 5 6 DSK_CH
NC 7 8 NC
NC 9 10 MOTOR
DINST 11 12 DIR
NC 13 14 STEP
GND 15 16 WDATA
GND 17 18 WGATE
GND 19 20 TRACK
NC 21 22 WPROT
GND 23 24 RDATA
GND 25 26 SIDE