AXIOMTEK MANO523 Series User manual

MANO523 Series
Intel®Socket 1151 CoreTM i7/ i5/ i3
Processors Mini ITX Motherboard
User’s Manual

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ESD Precautions
Computer boards have integrated circuits sensitive to static electricity. To prevent chipsets
from electrostatic discharge damage, please take care of the following jobs with precautions:
Do not remove boards or integrated circuits from their anti-static packaging until you are
ready to install them.
Before holding the board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system
unit chassis for a few seconds. It discharges static electricity from your body.
Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most electronic component stores, when
handling boards and components.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
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Windows®is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrend Inc.
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Other brand names and trademarks are the properties and registered brands of their
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Table of Contents
Disclaimers ......................................................................................................ii
ESD Precautions............................................................................................. iii
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................. 1
1.1 Features................................................................................................1
1.2 Specifications........................................................................................2
1.3 Utilities Supported.................................................................................3
1.4 Block Diagram.......................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Board and Pin Assignments.................... 5
2.1 Board Layout.........................................................................................5
2.2 Rear I/O.................................................................................................7
2.3 Jumper and Switch Settings..................................................................8
2.3.1 Auto Power On (JP1) .................................................................................. 9
2.3.2 PS/2 Power Select (JP2)............................................................................. 9
2.3.3 COM2 Data/Power Select (JP4) ................................................................. 9
2.3.4 EDP VDD Select (JP5).............................................................................. 10
2.3.5 Clear CMOS (SW1)................................................................................... 10
2.4 Connectors..........................................................................................11
2.4.1 COM Wafer Connectors (CN1~CN4)........................................................ 12
2.4.2 USB 2.0 Wafer Connectors (CN5 and CN7)............................................. 12
2.4.3 ATX Power Input Connectors (CN8 and CN22)........................................ 13
2.4.4 M.2 Key E Connector (CN9) ..................................................................... 14
2.4.5 Front Panel Connector (CN10) ................................................................. 15
2.4.6 M.2 Key M Connector (CN11)................................................................... 16
2.4.7 LAN and USB 3.0 Ports (CN13 and CN14)............................................... 17
2.4.8 VGA Connector (CN15)............................................................................. 18
2.4.9 COM Double-deck D-Sub Connector (CN16)........................................... 18
2.4.10 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN17)......................................... 19
2.4.11 Audio Jack (CN18).................................................................................... 19
2.4.12 DisplayPort Connector (CN19).................................................................. 19
2.4.13 Fan Connectors (CN23 and CN24)........................................................... 20
2.4.14 SATA3.0 Connectors (CN25 and CN26) .................................................. 20
2.4.15 Digital I/O Connector (CN27) .................................................................... 21
2.4.16 eDP Connector (SCN1)............................................................................. 21
Chapter 3 Hardware Description ........................... 23
3.1 Microprocessors..................................................................................23

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3.2 BIOS....................................................................................................23
3.3 System Memory..................................................................................23
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup Utility .......................... 25
4.1 Starting................................................................................................25
4.2 Navigation Keys..................................................................................25
4.3 Main Menu ..........................................................................................27
4.4 Advanced Menu..................................................................................28
4.5 Chipset Menu......................................................................................42
4.6 Security Menu .....................................................................................47
4.7 Boot Menu...........................................................................................48
4.8 Save & Exit Menu................................................................................51
Appendix A Watchdog Timer................................... 53
A.1 About Watchdog Timer........................................................................53
A.2 Sample Program .................................................................................53
Appendix B Digital I/O ............................................. 55
B.1 Digital I/O Program SOP.....................................................................55
B.2 Sample Code ......................................................................................55
Appendix C Configuring SATA for RAID .................. 57
C.1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) for RAID Function.............................57
Appendix D iAMT Settings ...................................... 65
D.1 Entering MEBx....................................................................................65
D.2 Set and Change Password..................................................................65
D.3 iAMT Settings......................................................................................67
D.4 iAMT Web Console .............................................................................70
Appendix E TPM Settings........................................ 73

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MANO523 Mini ITX Motherboard
Introduction 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The MANO523 Mini-ITX motherboard supports the new 14nm 9th and 8th Generation Intel®
Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 (65W CPU) and Pentium®processors in LGA1151 package. Featuring the
new Intel®Q370 Express chipset with two DDR4 2400/2666MHz memory support, this
motherboard is built to perform best stability and reliability for industrial applications.
It comes with two SATA 3.0, four USB 3.0, four USB 2.0 and six serial ports (one
RS-232/422/485, five RS-232) providing robust storage and I/O options. Users also can
increase board functionality with PCI-Express x16 and M.2 slot. The high quality MANO523
allows two display interfaces via EDP, DisplayPort++ and VGA in triplicate views, making it an
ideal solution for gaming, workstation, digital signage, medical and other IoT&M2M
applications.
1.1 Features
LGA1151 Socket for 9th and 8th Generation Intel®Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 processors (up to 65W)
and Pentium®processor (Coffee Lake)
2 DDR4 2400/2666MHz memory with maximum capacity up to 32 GB
1 PCI-Express x16
1 M.2 Key E, size: 22x30 for WiFi (support PCIE x1, USB 2.0 signal)
1 M.2 Key M, size: 22x42, 22x60, 22x80 (support SATA, PCIE x4 signal)
2 SATA-600
4 USB 3.0 and 4 USB 2.0

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1.2 Specifications
CPU
LGA1151 Socket for 9th and 8th Generation Intel®Core™ i7/ i5/ i3 processors (up to
65W CPU) and Pentium®processor.
Chipset
Intel®Q370.
BIOS
AMI BIOS via SPI interface.
System Memory
Two 260-pin SO-DIMM sockets.
Maximum up to 32GB DDR4 memory.
Support 2400/2666MHz.
Onboard Multi I/O
Controller: ITE8786.
Six serial ports:
- COM1, COM3~COM6 support RS-232 only; COM2 supports RS-232/422/485.
- COM1~COM2 on the rear I/O; COM3~COM6 in wafer connector.
USB Interface
Four USB 3.0 ports (on the rear I/O).
Four USB 2.0 ports in wafer connector (internal).
Ethernet
LAN1: 1000/100/10Mbps Gigabit/Fast Ethernet supports Wake-on-LAN, PXE with
Intel®i211AT.
LAN2: 1000/100/10Mbps Gigabit/Fast Ethernet supports Wake-on-LAN, PXE with
Intel®i219LM.
Serial ATA
Two SATA 3.0 ports (6Gb/s).
One M.2 Key M slot (support SATA, PCIE x4 signal).
Audio
Realtek ALC662 5.1 channel HDA codec.
Support MIC-in/line-out (on the rear I/O).
Support MIC-in/line-out/line-in in box header (internal).
Display
One VGA connector in wafer connector. Resolution max. up to 1920x1200.
One DisplayPort++ with resolution max. up to 4096x2304 @60Hz.
One Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) with resolution max. up to 4096x2304 @60Hz.
Expansion Interface
One PCI-Express x16 slot.
One M.2 key M slot (support SATA, PCIE x4 signal).
One M.2 Key E slot (support PCIE x1, USB 2.0 signal).
Power Input
One ATX power input connector.
One 12V ATX power input connector for CPU power.

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Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 60°C.
Storage Temperature
-10°C ~ 60°C.
Form Factor
Mini ITX (6.7”x 6.7”, 17.0cm x 17.0cm).
Note
All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.
1.3 Utilities Supported
Chipset driver
Graphics driver
Intel ME driver
Ethernet driver
Audio driver
Intel_Rapid_Storage_Technology driver

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1.4 Block Diagram

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Chapter 2
Board and Pin Assignments
2.1 Board Layout
Top View

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Bottom View

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2.2 Rear I/O
Jumpers/Connectors
1
USB 2.0 Wafer Connector (CN7)
15
SATA 3.0 Connectors (CN25~CN26)
2
COM3~COM6 Wafer Connectors
(CN1~CN4)
16
Front Panel Connector (CN10)
3
USB 2.0 Wafer Connector (CN5)
17
Clear CMOS Switch (SW1)
4
4-pin ATX Power Input Connector (CN22)
18
CPU Fan Connector (CN23)
5
24-pin ATX Power Input Connector (CN8)
19
System Fan Connector (CN24)
6
Digital I/O Connector (CN27)
20
eDP Connector (SCN1)
7
PS/2 Power Select Jumper (JP2)
21
VGA Connector (CN15)
8
COM2 Data/Power Select Jumper (JP4)
22
Audio Jack (CN18)
9
M.2 Key M Connector (CN11)
23
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector
(CN17)
10
Auto Power On Jumper (JP1)
24
COM Double-deck D-Sub Connector
(CN16)
11
EDP VDD Select Jumper (JP5)
25
DisplayPort Connector (CN19)
12
M.2 Key E Connector (CN9)
26
LAN1 and USB 3.0 Port (CN13)
13
PCI-Express x16 Slot (CN6)
27
LAN2 and USB 3.0 Port (CN14)
14
DDR4 SO-DIMM CHA~CHB Connectors
(CN20~CN21)

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Note
To identify the first pin of a header or jumper, please refer to the following
information:
Usually, there is a thick line or a triangle near the header or jumper pin 1.
2.3 Jumper and Switch Settings
Jumper is a small component consisting of jumper clip and jumper pins. Install jumper clip on 2
jumper pins to close. And remove jumper clip from 2 jumper pins to open. The following
illustration shows how to set up jumper.
Before applying power to MANO523 Series, please make sure all of the jumper and switch are
in factory default position. Below you can find a summary table of jumper, switch and onboard
default settings.
Note
Once the default jumper and switch settings need to be changed, please do it
under power-off condition.

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Jumper
Description
Setting
JP1
Auto Power On
Default: Disable
2-3 Close
JP2
PS/2 Power Select
Default: Standby Power +5V
1-2 Close
JP4
COM2 Data/Power Select
Default: RS-232 Data
COM2 Pin 1: DCD#
3-5 Close
COM2 Pin 9: RI#
4-6 Close
JP5
EDP VDD Select
Default: +3.3V
1-2 Close
SW1
Clear CMOS
Default: Normal Operation
Release
2.3.1 Auto Power On (JP1)
If JP1 is enabled for power input, the system will be automatically power on without
pressing soft power button. If JP1 is disabled for power input, it is necessary to manually
press soft power button to power on the system.
2.3.2 PS/2 Power Select (JP2)
Use JP2 to select +5VSB or +5V for PS/2 power.
2.3.3 COM2 Data/Power Select (JP4)
The COM2 port has +5V level power capability on DCD# and +12V level on RI# by
setting JP4.
Function
Setting
Enable auto power on
1-2 close
Disable auto power on (Default)
2-3 close
Function
Setting
Standby Power +5V (Default)
1-2 close
+5V
2-3 close
Function
Setting
Power: Set COM2 pin 1 to +5V level
1-3 close
Data: Set COM2 pin 1 to DCD# (Default)
3-5 close
Power: Set COM2 pin 9 to +12V level
2-4 close
Data: Set COM2 pin 9 to RI# (Default)
4-6 close

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2.3.4 EDP VDD Select (JP5)
The motherboard supports voltage selection for embedded DisplayPort (eDP). Use this
jumper to set up VDD power of the eDP connector. To prevent hardware damage, before
connecting please make sure that the input voltage of display panel is correct.
2.3.5 Clear CMOS (SW1)
This switch allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear
the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS
RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which
includes system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Press the tact switch for at least 1 second.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter
data.
Function
Setting
+3.3V (Default)
1-2 close
+5V
3-4 close
+12V
5-6 close
Function
Setting
Normal (Default)
Release
Restore BIOS optimal defaults
Press

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2.4 Connectors
Signals go to other parts of the system through connectors. Loose or improper connection
might cause problems, please make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected.
Here is a summary table showing connectors on the hardware.
Connector
Description
CN1~CN4
COM3~COM6 Wafer Connectors
CN5, CN7
USB 2.0 Wafer Connectors
CN6
PCI-Express x16 Slot
CN8, CN22
ATX Power Input Connectors
CN9
M.2 Key E Connector
CN10
Front Panel Connector
CN11
M.2 Key M Connector
CN13~CN14
LAN and USB 3.0 Ports
CN15
VGA Connector
CN16
COM Double-deck D-Sub Connector
CN17
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector
CN18
Audio Jack
CN19
DisplayPort Connector
CN20~CN21
DDR4 SO-DIMM CHA~CHB Connectors
CN23~CN24
Fan Connectors
CN25~CN26
SATA 3.0 Connectors
CN27
Digital I/O Connector
SCN1
eDP Connector

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2.4.1 COM Wafer Connectors (CN1~CN4)
The motherboard comes with four 2x5-pin (pitch=2.00mm) wafer connectors for
COM3~COM6 serial port interfaces.
2.4.2 USB 2.0 Wafer Connectors (CN5 and CN7)
These are 2x5-pin (pitch=2.00mm) connectors for USB 2.0 interfaces.
CN5:
CN7:
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DCD#
2
DSR
3
RXD
4
RTS
5
TXD
6
CTS
7
DTR
8
RI
9
GND
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
+5V
2
+5V
3
USB#5_D-
4
USB#6_D-
5
USB#5_D+
6
USB#6_D+
7
GND
8
GND
9
N/C
10
GND
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
+5V
2
+5V
3
USB#7_D-
4
USB#8_D-
5
USB#7_D+
6
USB#8_D+
7
GND
8
GND
9
N/C
10
GND

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2.4.3 ATX Power Input Connectors (CN8 and CN22)
Steady and sufficient power can be supplied to all components on the board by
connecting power connector. Please make sure all components and devices are
properly installed before connecting the power connector.
External power supply plug fits into the connector in only one orientation. Properly press
down power supply plug until it completely and firmly fits into this connector. Loose
connection may cause system instability.
CN8 is a 24-pin connector for DC power input.
CN22 is a 4-pin connector for +12V DC power input.
2 4
1 3
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
3.3V
13
3.3V
2
3.3V
14
-12V
3
GND
15
GND
4
+5V
16
PS_ON
5
GND
17
GND
6
+5V
18
GND
7
GND
19
GND
8
PWR OK
20
-5V
9
5VSB
21
+5V
10
+12V
22
+5V
11
+12V
23
+5V
12
3.3V
24
GND
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
GND
3
+ 12VIN
4
+ 12VIN

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2.4.4 M.2 Key E Connector (CN9)
The motherboard comes with one M.2 Key E connector (Wi-Fi & Bluetooth).
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
GND
26
N/C
51
GND
2
+3.3V
27
N/C
52
PLTRST
3
USB#9_D+
28
N/C
53
CLKREQ
4
+3.3V
29
N/C
54
BT_DISABLE
5
USB#9_D-
30
N/C
55
WAKE
6
N/C
31
N/C
56
WLAN_DISABLE
7
GND
32
N/C
57
GND
8
N/C
33
GND
58
SMBDAT
9
N/C
34
N/C
59
N/C
10
N/C
35
PCIE11_TX_DP
60
SMBCLK
11
N/C
36
N/C
61
N/C
12
N/C
37
PCIE11_TX_DN
62
N/C
13
N/C
38
CL_RST
63
GND
14
N/C
39
GND
64
N/C
15
N/C
40
CL_DATA
65
N/C
16
N/C
41
PCIE11_RX_DP
66
N/C
17
N/C
42
CL_CLK
67
N/C
18
GND
43
PCIE11_RX_DN
68
N/C
19
N/C
44
N/C
69
GND
20
N/C
45
GND
70
N/C
21
N/C
46
N/C
71
N/C
22
N/C
47
CLKOUT_PCIE_P2
72
+3.3V
23
N/C
48
N/C
73
N/C
24
N/C
49
CLKOUT_PCIE_N2
74
+3.3V
25
N/C
50
SUSCLK
75
GND