Award MI945AF User manual

MI945AF
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
MI945 Specifications..........................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................4
Installations.......................................................5
Installing the CPU...............................................................6
Installing the Memory.........................................................7
Setting the Jumpers.............................................................8
Connectors on MI945........................................................12
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
Intel® Management Engine Interface...............................53
Intel® AMT SOL Driver 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).
Remarks: The IDE connector on board does not support OS
installation in hard drive. A system hard drive connected to this IDE
cannot be booted up to OS.

INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Product Description
The MI945 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 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 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 DDR2 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
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)

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Checklist
Your MI945 package should include the items listed below.
The MI945 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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MI945 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
Award BIOS, supports ACPI function
Memory
DDR2 667/800 SoDIMM x2 (w/o ECC function), Max. 4GB
VGA
GM45 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
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 82574L PCI-e Gigabit LAN controller x1 (MI945AF)
USB
ICH9M built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 8 ports
Serial ATA Ports
ICH9M built-in SATA controller, supports 4 ports
Parallel IDE
JMicron JM368 (PCI-e to PATA) x1 for 1 PATA channel for IDE & CF
Audio
ICH9M built-in audio controller + AC97 Codec ALC888 w/ 7.1
channels, SPDIF-OUT
LPC I/O
W83627DHG: COM1, COM2 (RS232/RS422/RS485), hardware
monitor (3 thermal, 4 voltage monitor inputs, 2 fan headers)
- Fintek 81216G for COM3 and COM4
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 PCIE socket x1
AMT
PCI slot x1, PIC-E (x1) slot x1 and Mini PCIE socket x1
Edge Connector
PS/2 connector x1 for keyboard/mouse
Gigabit LAN RJ-45 + dual USB stack connector
Gigabit LAN RJ45
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
40 pins box-header x1 for IDE1
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

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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MI945 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 MI945.......................................................................... 12

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Installing the CPU
The MI910 board supports a Socket 478MN (Merom) 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.

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Installing the Memory
The MI945 board supports two DDR2 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 MI945 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 MI945 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI945 ..................................................................9
JP1: Keyboard/Mouse Power Selection...............................................10
JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection.........................................................10
JP5, JP6, JP7: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection ..............................10
JP9: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection.........................................11
JP10: 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 MI945
Jumpers on MI945............................................................................Page
JP1: Keyboard/Mouse Power Selection............................................... 10
JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection......................................................... 10
JP5, JP6, JP7: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection.............................. 10
JP9: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection......................................... 11
JP10: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection ................................................. 11
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting .............................................................. 11

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JP1: Keyboard/Mouse Power Selection
JP1
KB/MS Power
5V
5VSB(Standby)
JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection
JP2
LCD Panel Power
3.3V
5V
JP5, JP6, JP7: 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)
JP5:
1-2
JP6:
3-5 & 4-6
JP7:
3-5 & 4-6
JP5:
3-4
JP6:
1-3 & 2-4
JP7:
1-3 & 2-4
JP5:
5-6
JP6:
1-3 & 2-4
JP7:
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
JP9: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection
JP9
CF Setting
Master
Slave
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JP10: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection
JP10
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 MI945
Connector Locations on MI945 ...........................................................13
CN1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors..............................14
CN2, CN3: COM1 and VGA Connector .............................................14
USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (MI945) and USB1/2 Ports
CN4: GbE RJ-45 (MI945AF) ..............................................................15
USB1: USB3/4 Ports ...........................................................................15
J6: SPDIF Out Connector ....................................................................15
CN5: Audio Connector ........................................................................15
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector.........................................15
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector ............................................15
IDE1: IDE Connector ..........................................................................16
COM3_COM4: COM3, COM4 Serial Port .........................................16
ATX1: ATX Power Supply Connector................................................17
J2 (F_PANEL): System Function Connector.......................................17
F_USB1: USB5/USB6 Connector .......................................................19
COM2: COM2 Serial Port ...................................................................19
LVDS1, LVDS2: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel).........19
J1: LCD Backlight Connector..............................................................20
JMINI: Mini PCIE Connector..............................................................20
SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4: SATA Connectors.......................20
J3: Digital I/O ......................................................................................20
J5: CD-In Pin Header...........................................................................20
J4: SPI Flash Connector (factory use only)..........................................20
J7: Front Audio Connector...................................................................20
J8: PCI-E(x1) Slot................................................................................20
F_USB2: USB7/USB8 Connector .......................................................21
J9: Compact Flash Connector ..............................................................21
PCI1: PCI Slot (supports 2 Master) .....................................................21
CON1: SDVO Port Connector.............................................................21
Headers and Connectors on MI910 Daughter Cards............................22
ID390 –JP4 LCD Panel Power Selection................................22
ID390 –J1 LCD Backlight Setting .........................................22
ID390 –J3 and J2 1st/2nd LVDS Channel Connectors ...............22

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Connector Locations on MI945

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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: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (MI945) and USB1/2 Ports
CN4: GbE RJ-45 (MI945AF)
USB1: USB3/4 Ports
J6: SPDIF Out Connector
CN5: Audio Connector
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector
This 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
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector
This 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
COM3_COM4: COM3, COM4 Serial Port
Signal Name
Pin #
Pin #
Signal Name
DSR
2
1
DCD
RTS
4
3
RXD
CTS
6
5
TXD
RI
8
7
DTR
NA
10
9
Ground
DSR
12
11
DCD
RTS
14
13
RXD
CTS
16
15
TXD
RI
18
17
DTR
NA
20
19
Ground