Award MI945X User manual

MI945X
Intel ®CoreTM 2 Duo/GM45
Mini-ITX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0B

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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................1
Product Description.............................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................2
MI945X Specifications .......................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................4
Installations.......................................................7
Installing the CPU...............................................................8
Installing the Memory.........................................................9
Setting the Jumpers...........................................................10
Connectors on MI945X.....................................................14
BIOS Setup.......................................................23
Drivers Installation......................................45
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility........................46
VGA Drivers Installation..................................................48
High Definition Codec 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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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).
MI945X Mini ITX Motherboard

INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Product Description
The MI945X 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® GMAX3500) 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 DDR3 800/1066MHz
two SODIMM sockets on board, the board supports up to 4GB of 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® Mobile Core 2 Duo/Core 2 Quad Processor (Penryn)
Supports up to 2.93GHz, 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-E (x16) slots

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Checklist
Your MI945X package should include the items listed below.
The MI945X 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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MI945X Specifications
CPU Type
Intel® Mobile CoreTM2 Duo/CoreTM2 Quad Processor (Penryn)
Intel® Celeron 5x5 Series
CPU Speed
Up to 2.93GHz
FSB
667/800/1066MHz FSB
L2 Cache
3MB or 6MB (P8000-series or P9000-series, T9000-series)
Green /APM
APM1.2
CPU Socket
Socket 478 “Type P” (Socket P) or micro-FCBGA on board
Chipset
Intel® GM45 (Cantiga) chipset
- GMCH: AC82GM45 1329-pin FCBGA
- ICH9M: AF82801IM 676-pin mBGA
BIOS
Award BIOS, support ACPI Function
Memory
DDR3 800/1066
(DDR3 1333/1600 not supported on GM45)
- SoDIMM x2 Dual-Channel (w/o ECC), Max. 4GB
VGA & LVDS
Intel® 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)
SDVO (DUAL CH)
None
Backlight control
(LVDS)
- GMCH built-in control by PWM
LAN
1. Intel® ICH9M 10/100/gigabit MAC + PHY:
Intel 82567LM 10/100/1000
2. Intel 82574L PCI-e gigabit LAN controller x1
USB
ICH9M built-in USB 2.0 host controller, supports 8 ports
Serial ATA
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
Intel® ICH9M built-in High Definition Audio controller ALC888
with 7.1 channels
LPC I/O
Winbond® W83627DHG: - IrDA x1, COM1 (RS232), COM2
(RS232/422/485), Hardware monitor
- Fintek 81216G for COM 3 & COM4
Digital IO
4 in & 4 out
Keyboard/Mouse
Connector
Supports PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Expansion Slots
PCIe(x16) x1 and PCIe Minicard (30 x 56mm) x 1
Edge Connector
- PS/2 KB/Mouse connector
- Gigabit LAN RJ45 + dual USB stack connector
- Gigabit LAN RJ45 + dual USB stack connector
- DB9 + DB15 stack connector x1 for COM 1 & VGA
- RCA Jack 3x2 for HD Audio (Low Profile)
On Board
Header/Connector
- 40-pin box-header x1 for IDE1
- PCIe Minicard x1 @ solder side
- DF13 connector x2 for LVDS
- 10-pin headerx1 for Digital I/O
- 10-pin header x1 for COM2
- 20-pin header x1 for COM3/COM4
- 10-pin header x 2 for USB 5/6/7/8
- 10-pin header x1 for audio Line-Out & Mic
- SATA connector x4 for 4 SATA ports
- 26-pin box-header x1 for parallel port
Watchdog Timer
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
Board Size
170mm x 170mm

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Board Dimensions

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INSTALLATIONS
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MI945X in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the CPU.................................................................................. 8
Installing the Memory............................................................................ 9
Setting the Jumpers.............................................................................. 10
Connectors on MI945X ....................................................................... 14

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Installing the CPU
The MI945X board supports a Socket M 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 MI945X board supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 4GB in DDR3 memory type.
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.

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on MI945X 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 MI945X and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI945X .............................................................11
JP1: Keyboard/Mouse Power Selection...............................................12
JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection.........................................................12
JP5, JP6, JP7: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection ..............................12
JP9: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection.........................................13
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting...............................................................13

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Jumper Locations on MI945X
Jumpers on MI945X.........................................................................Page
JP1: Keyboard/Mouse Power Selection............................................... 12
JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection......................................................... 12
JP5, JP6, JP7: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection.............................. 12
JP9: CompactFlash Slave/Master Selection......................................... 13
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting .............................................................. 13

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JP1: Keyboard/Mouse Power Selection
JP1
LCD Panel 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
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting
JBAT1
Setting
Normal
Clear CMOS

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Connectors on MI945X
Connector Locations on MI945X.........................................................15
CN1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors..............................16
CN2, CN3: COM1 and VGA Connector .............................................16
USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (MI945X) and USB1/2 Ports..........17
USB1: USB3/4 Ports ...........................................................................17
CN4: GbE RJ-45 (MI945XF) ..............................................................17
CN5: Audio Connector ........................................................................17
ATX1: ATX Power Supply Connector................................................17
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector.........................................17
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector ............................................18
IDE1: IDE Connector ..........................................................................18
COM2: COM2 Serial Port .................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
COM3_COM4: COM3, COM4 Serial Port .........................................19
LVDS1, LVDS2: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel).........19
J1: LCD Backlight Connector..............................................................19
J2 (F_PANEL): System Function Connector.......................................20
J3: Digital I/O ......................................................................................21
J4: SPI Flash Connector (factory use only)..........................................21
J7: Front Audio Connector...................................................................21
J9: Compact Flash Connector ..............................................................21
J10: Parallel Port Connector ................................................................22
J11: Reserved for factory use...............................................................22
F_USB1: USB5/USB6 Connector .......................................................22
F_USB2: USB7/USB8 Connector .......................................................22
JMINI: Mini PCIE Connector..............................................................22
SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4: SATA Connectors.......................22
PCIEX16: PCI-E(x16) Slot..................................................................22

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Connector Locations on MI945X
Connector Locations on MI945X
CN1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse
CN2, CN3: COM1 and VGA Connector
USB_LAN1: RJ-45 and USB1/2 Ports
USB1: USB3/4 Ports
CN4: GbE RJ-45 (MI945XF)
CN5: Audio Connector
ATX1: ATX Power Supply
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power
IDE1: IDE Connector
COM2: COM2 Serial Port
COM3_COM4: COM3, COM4
LVDS1, LVDS2: LVDS Connectors
J1: LCD Backlight Connector
J2 (F_PANEL): System Function
J3: Digital I/O
J4: SPI Flash Connector
J7: Front Audio Connector
J9: Compact Flash Connector
J10: Parallel Port Connector
J11: Reserved for factory use
F_USB1: USB5/USB6 Connector
F_USB2: USB7/USB8 Connector
JMINI: Mini PCIE Connector
SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4: SATA
PCIEX16: PCI-E(x16) Slot

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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
[[[[
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
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