Commell LE-37C-G User manual

LE-37C
3.5 inch Motherboard
User’s Manual
Edition 1.6
2014/07/25

LE-37C User’s Manual
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LE-37C User’s Manual
Packing List:
Please check the package content before you starting using the board.
Hardware:
LE-37C 3.5 inch Miniboard x 1 (include Cooler Fan)
Cable Kit:
SATA Cable x 1
(OALSATA3-L)/ (1040529)
Printed Matters:
Driver CD (Including User’s Manual) x 1
DC Power Cable x 1
(OALDC-A)/ (1040433)
USB2.0 Cable x 1
(
OALUSB
A
-3
)
/
(
1040173
)
PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Cable x 1
(OALPS2/KM)/ (1040131)
COM Port Cable x 1
(
OALES-BKU1NB
)
/
(
1040086
)
Audio Cable x 1
(OALPJ-HDUNB)/ (1040123)
1 to 3 power output cable x 1
(OAL4P-2)/ (1040051)
SATA Power Cable x 1
(OAL4P-S2)/ (1040054)
CRT cable without bracket x 1
(OALVGA-SNB-7)/ (1040557)
USB3.0 Cable
(
OALISB3NB
)
/
(
1040532
)
Optional :

LE-37C User’s Manual
Index
Chapter 1 <Introduction>..............................................................................1
1.1 <Product Overview>.....................................................................................1
1.2 <Product Specification>................................................................................2
1.3 <Mechanical Drawing>.................................................................................3
1.4 <Block Diagram>..........................................................................................4
Chapter 2 <Hardware Setup>........................................................................5
2.1 <Connector Location>..................................................................................5
2.2 <Jumper Location & Reference>..................................................................6
2.3 <Connector Reference>...............................................................................7
2.3.1 <Internal Connectors> .....................................................................7
2.3.2 <External Connectors>....................................................................7
2.4 <Memory and CFAST Setup> ......................................................................8
2.4.1 < Memory Setup > ...........................................................................8
2.4.2 < CFAST Setup >.............................................................................9
2.5 <CMOS & ATX Setup>...............................................................................10
2.6 <Serial ATA Interface>................................................................................ 11
2.7 <Ethernet Interface>...................................................................................12
2.8 <Onboard Display Interface>......................................................................13
2.8.1 <External Display>.........................................................................13
2.8.2 <Internal Display>..........................................................................14
2.9 <Integrated Audio Interface>......................................................................19
2.10 <USB Interface>.......................................................................................20
2.11 <Serial Port>.............................................................................................22
2.12 <PCIe Mini Card and SIM Interface>........................................................24
2.12.1 <SIM Setup>................................................................................26
2.13 <GPIO and SMBUS Interface>.................................................................28
2.14 <Power Supply and Fan Interface >.........................................................29
2.14.1 <Power Input>..............................................................................29
2.14.2 <Power Output>...........................................................................29

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2.14.3 <Fan connector>..........................................................................30
2.15 <Switch and Indicator>.............................................................................31
Chapter 3 <System Setup> .........................................................................32
3.1 <Audio Configuration>................................................................................32
3.2 <Display Properties Setting>......................................................................33
3.3 <SATA configuration>.................................................................................35
3.4 <SATA RAID Configuration>.......................................................................36
Chapter 4 <BIOS Setup> .............................................................................37
Appendix A <I/O Port Pin Assignment>.....................................................38
A.1 <Serial ATA Port>.......................................................................................38
A.2 <IrDA Port>................................................................................................38
A.3 <LAN Port>................................................................................................38
A.4 <LPC Port>................................................................................................38
Appendix B <Flash BIOS> ..........................................................................39
B.1 <Flash Tool> ..............................................................................................39
B.2 <Flash BIOS Procedure>...........................................................................39
Appendix C <Programming GPIO’s> .........................................................40
Appendix D <Programming Watchdog Timer >........................................41
Contact Information.....................................................................................42

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Chapter 1 <Introduction>
1.1 <Product Overview>
LE-37C the 4th Generation Intel of the 3.5 inch miniboard, supports 4th Generation Intel®
Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Celeron Mobile Processor and features Intel
DH82QM87 chipset, integrated HD Graphics, DDR3L memory, REALTEK High
Definition Audio, Serial ATA with AHCI and RAID function for a system and Intel Gigabit
LAN.
Intel Haswell Bridge Processor
The 4th Generation Intel® Core™ processor family mobile is the next generation of
64-bit, multi-core mobile processor built on 22- nanometer process technology. Based
on a new micro-architecture.
New features for Intel DH82QM87 chipset
The DH82QM87 chipset provides better CPU, graphics, media performance, flexibility
and more enhanced security that is suitable for a variety of intelligent systems the ideal
choice.
All in One multimedia solution
Based on Intel DH82QM87 chipset, the board provides high performance onboard
graphics, CRT, 24-bit dual channel LVDS interface, DisplayPort, DVI and 2 channels
High Definition Audio, to meet the very requirement of the multimedia application.
Flexible Extension Interface
The board provides two PCIe mini slot and one SIM slot.

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1.2 <Product Specification>
General Specification
Form Factor 3.5 inch Miniboard
CPU 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3, Celeron Mobile
Processor. Package type: FCBGA1364
Memory 1 x DDR3L SO-DIMM 1333/1600 MHz up to 8GB
Support Non-ECC, unbuffered memory only
Chipset Intel® DH82QM87 PCH
Real Time Clock Chipset integrated RTC with onboard lithium battery
Watchdog Timer Generates a system reset with internal timer for 1min/s ~ 255min/s
Power Management Support ACPI 4.0 compliant
Serial ATA Interface 2 x serial ATA3 interface with 600MB/s transfer rate (Only for SATA3)
Display Interface Intel® 4th Generation Core mobile processor integrated HD Graphics 4600
1 x CRT (Onboard 2x8 pin-header)
1 x DVI (Rear I/O HDMI connector)
1 x DisplayPort (Rear I/O Port)
1 x LVDS (Onboard 24-bit dual channel connector with +3.3/+5/+12V supply)
Audio Interface Realtek ALC888 HD Audio
LAN Interface 1 x Intel® I217-LM Gigabit LAN (Support iAMT9.0)
GPIO Interface Onboard programmable 12 pin-header, 8-bit Digital I/O interface
Extended Interface 2 x Mini PCIe slot, 1 x SIM slot, 1 x CFAST
(Optional support mSATA (Only for SATA3) for Mini_Card1)
Internal I/O Port 1 x RS232/422/485, 1 x SMBUS, 1 x GPIO, 2 x USB3.0, 2 x USB2.0,
1 x IrDA, 1 x CRT, 1 x LPC, 1 x LVDS, 1 x LCD inverter, 2 x Serial ATA3 ,
1 x DC-Out, 1 x PS/2 and 1 x Front panel Audio
External I/O Port 1 x LAN, 1 x DVI, 1x DisplayPort, 2 x USB3.0 and 1 x RS232
Power Requirement 9~24V 4-pin full range DC Input
Dimension 146mm x 101mm
Temperature Operating within 0~60 centigrade
Storage within -20~85 centigrade
Ordering Code
LE-37C17L i7-4700EQ Mobile Processor, CRT, LVDS, DVI, DisplayPort, LAN, LPC,
SATA3, USB2.0, USB3.0, HD Audio , SMBUS, SIM, GPIO, IrDA, DC-Out,
PS/2, PCIe mini card, mSATA, CFAST.
LE-37C17P Celeron 2002E Mobile Processor, CRT, LVDS, DVI, DisplayPort, LAN, LPC,
SATA3, USB2.0, USB3.0, HD Audio, SMBUS, SIM, GPIO, IrDA, DC-Out,
PS/2, PCIe mini card, mSATA, CFAST.
The specifications may be different as the actual production.
For further product information please visit the website at TUhttp://www.commell.com.twUT

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1.3 <Mechanical Drawing>

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1.4 <Block Diagram>
4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7, Core™
i5, Core™ i3, Celeron Mobile Processor
1 x 204-pin DDR3L
SO-DIMM 1333/1600 MHz
up to 8GB
1 x LVDS
1 x CRT
1 x DisplayPort
1 x DVI
2 x SATA
ALC888 HD Audio
1 x Intel® I217-LM
2 x External USB
2 x Internal USB
2 x PCI-E mini card
1 x LPC(TPM)
1 x RS232/422/485
1 x RS232 W83627DHG-P
1 x PS/2
1 x GPIO
1 x IrDA
1 x SMBUS
1 x CFAST
DH82QM87
FDI DMI
eDP Channel A
SPI Flash
DDI
CRT PCI-E x1
USB3.0
2 x Internal USB
USB2.0
SATA3
PCI-E x1
SATA3
LPC
SPI

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Chapter 2 <Hardware Setup>
2.1 <Connector Location>
CN_DIO
CN_USB3
JVUSB
CN_USB2
JMSATA
CN_INV
CN_LPC
CN_PS/2
MINI_CARD1
CN_AUDIO
JVLCD CN_CRT
CN_LVDS
SATA3-1
SATA3-2
CN_COM2
JCSEL1
JCSEL2
JP2
JRTC
JAT
JFRNT
CN_IR
CN_SMBUS
JP1
DC_IN
MINI_CARD2
DC_OUT
CPUFAN
SYSFAN
SIMM
COM1 DisplayPort DVI USB RJ45

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2.2 <Jumper Location & Reference>
Jumper Function
JRTC CMOS Operating/Clear Setting
JVLCD Panel Voltage Setting
JAT Power mode select
JP1 Com1 Voltage Setting (For Pin 9)
JP2 Com2 Voltage Setting (For Pin 9)
JCSEL1
JCSEL2 CN_COM2 RS-232 RS422 RS485 Setting
CN_IR IrDA Setting
JVUSB USB Voltage Setting
JMSATA Mini Card1 mSATA Setting
JP1
JVLCD
JCSEL1
JCSEL2
JP2 JRTC
JAT
JMSATA
JVUSB

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2.3 <Connector Reference>
2.3.1 <Internal Connectors>
Connector Function Remark
CPU FCBGA 1364 CPU
SO-DIMM 204 -pin DDR3L SO-DIMM slot
SATA 1/2 7-pin Serial ATA3 connector
DC_IN DC 9~24V input connector
DC_OUT 4-pin DC output connector
CN_AUDIO 5 x 2-pin audio connector
CN_DIO 6 x 2-pin digital I/O connector
CN_USB2 5 x 2-pin USB2.0 connector
CN_USB3 10 x 2-pin USB3.0 connector
CPUFAN 4-pin CPU cooler fan connector
SYSFAN 3-pin System cooler fan connector
CN_CRT 8 x 2-pin CRT connector
CN_LVDS 20 x 2-pin LVDS connector
CN_INV 5-pin LCD inverter connector
CN_IR 5-pin IrDA connector
CN_COM2 9-pin RS232/485/422
CN_LPC 6 x 2-pin LPC connector
CN_SMBUS 5-pin SMBUS connector
JFRNT 10-pin front panel switch/indicator connector
Mini-PCIe1/2 52-pin Mini-PCIe slot
SIMM 6-pin slot
CFAST 7+17-pin connector
2.3.2 <External Connectors>
Connector Function Remark
COM1 DB9 Serial port connector
DisplayPort 20-pin DisplayPort connector
DVI 19-pin HDMI connector
USB Dual USB 3.0 connector
RJ45 RJ45 LAN connector

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2.4 <Memory and CFAST Setup>
2.4.1 < Memory Setup >
The board provide 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMM to support 1333/1600MHz up to 8GB.
Support Non-ECC, unbuffered memory only
SO-DIMM

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2.4.2 < CFAST Setup >
The board provide one CFAST slot which supports SATA3 interface. (Only for SATA3)
The CFAST has the same size with CF card, but it shows higher efficiency and stability
to transmit SATA signal.
CFAST plug closeup
Installing the CFAST in the back of the board.
Note that the slot direction and fool-proofing design.
Installation is complete

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2.5 <CMOS & ATX Setup>
The board’s data of CMOS can be setting in BIOS. If the board refuses to boot due to
inappropriate CMOS settings, here is how to proceed to clear (reset) the CMOS to its
default values.
Jumper: JRTC
Type: Onboard 3-pin jumper
JRTC Mode
1-2 Clear CMOS
2-3 Normal Operation
Default setting: 2-3
Jumper: JAT
Type: Onboard 3-pin jumper
JAT Mode
1-2 AT Mode
2-3 ATX Mode
Default setting:2-3
JAT
1 3
1 3
JRTC

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2.6 <Serial ATA Interface>
LE-37C has Two Serial ATA 3 interfaces with RAID function, the transfer rate of the
Serial ATA 3 can be up to 600MB/s. Please go to http://www.serialata.org/ for more
about Serial ATA technology information. The main features on Intel® QM87 PCH are
listed below:
1. Optimizing performance of the computer, the reaction speed and reliability
2. Intel® Smart Response Technology for fast access to frequently used files and
applications.
3. Superior performance and data protection: RAID technology
4. Dynamic Storage Accelerator release SSD performance power
5. Intel® Rapid Recover Technology provides fast data recovery
6. Lower power consumption and more excellent performance and flexibility
Based on Intel® PCH, it supports Intel®Rapid Storage Technology with combination
of RAID 0 and 1.
1. Supports for up to RAID volumes on a single, two-hard drive RAID array.
2. Supports for Serial ATAATAPI devices.
3. Supports for RAID spares and automatic rebuild.
4. Supports on RAID arrays, including NCQ and native hot plug.
For more information please visit Intel’s official website.
For more about the system setup for Serial ATA, please check the chapter of SATA
configuration.
SATA3-1 SATA3-2

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2.7 <Ethernet Interface>
The board integrates with one Intel® I217-LM controllers, The Intel Gigabit Ethernet
supports triple speed of 10/100/1000Base-T, with IEEE802.3 compliance.
Onboard Intel® I217-LM GbE controller support Intel® AMT 9.0 feature on primary LAN
port. The BIOS is ready to support Intel® AMT 9.0 feature. The necessary prerequisite
is your CPU must support Intel® vPro technology, ex. i7-4700EQ
For further instruction about the Intel® AMT features and set up, please refer to the
iAMT Setting.pdf.
I217-LM

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2.8 <Onboard Display Interface>
Based on Intel Haswell Bridge CPU with built-in HD Graphic, the board provides one DVI
and DisplayPort on the external I/O port, one 40-pin LVDS interface with 5-pin LCD
backlight inverter connector and internal 16-pin CRT interface.
The board provides triple display function with clone mode and extended desktop mode
for DVI, DisplayPort, CRT and LVDS.
2.8.1 <External Display>
Please connect your monitor which supports HDMI or DisplayPort to connect
onboard rear I/O Port.
DisplayPort HDMI

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2.8.2 <Internal Display>
The board provides one 16-pin CRT and 40-pin LVDS connector for 24-bit single/dual
channel panels, the LVDS supports up to 2048 x 1536 (UXGA) resolution, with one
LCD backlight inverter connector and one jumper for panel voltage setting.
Effective patterns of connection: 1-2 / 3-4 / 5-6
Warning: others cause damages
JVLCD
2
1 5
6
2
1
6
5
5
1
CN_INV
4
3
CN_LVDS 40
2
39
1
CN_CRT
2019
1 2

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Connector: CN_CRT
Connector type: 16-pin header connector (pitch = 2.00mm)
Pin Number Assignment Pin Number Assignment
1 BR 2 BG
3 BB 4 NC
5 -CRTATCH 6 IOGND1
7 IOGND1 8 IOGND1
9 NC 10 -CRTATCH
11 NC 12 5VCDA
13 5HSYNC 14 5VSYNC
15 5VCLK 16 NC
Connector: CN_INV Connector:JVLCD
Type: 5-pin LVDS Power Header Type: 6-pin Power select Header
Pin Description
1 +12V
2 Reserved (Note)
3 GND
4 GND
5 ENABKL
Note: Reserved for MB internal test
Please treat it as NC.
Pin Description
1-2 LCDVCC (3.3V)
3-4 LCDVCC (5V)
5-6 LCDVCC (12V)
Default: 1-2