Commell LS-576 User manual

LS-576
5.25” Embedded Miniboard
User’s Manual
Edition 1.0
2012/11/13

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Copyright
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Any questions please visit our website at TU http://www.commell.com.tw UT

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Packing List:
Please check the package content before you starting using the board.
Hardware:
LS-576 Embedded Miniboard x 1
Cable Kit:
SATACable x 2
(OALSATA3-L)
USB Cable x 1
(OALUSBA-3)
DVI module with bracket
x 1
(ADPDVIP & OALDVI-DF13)
Printer Port Cable x 1
(OAL1P-B x 1)
Power Output Cable x 1
(OALATX-P3S2)
COM port Cable x 1
(OAL1SNB)
Quad COM ports DB9 male Cable x 1
(OAL4S-B)
Audio Cable x 1
(OALPJ-HD-NB)
PS2 Cable x 1
(OALPS2/KM)

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Optional Cable:
Printed Matters:
Driver CD (Including User’s Manual) x 1
USB3.0 Cable
(OALUSB3NB)
CPU Cooler x 1
(OHS-P-M-H)

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Index
Chapter 1 <Introduction> ..............................................................................7
1.1 <Product Overview> .....................................................................................7
1.2 <Product Specification>................................................................................8
1.3 <Mechanical Drawing>.................................................................................9
1.4 <Block Diagram>........................................................................................10
Chapter 2 <Hardware Setup>......................................................................11
2.1 <Connector Location> ................................................................................11
2.2 <Jumper Location & Reference>................................................................12
2.3 <Connector Reference> .............................................................................13
2.3.1 <Internal Connectors>....................................................................13
2.3.2 <External Connectors>...................................................................13
2.4 <CPU and Memory Setup>.........................................................................14
2.4.1 <CPU Setup>.................................................................................14
2.4.2 <Memory Setup>............................................................................15
2.5 <CMOS & ATX Setup>................................................................................16
2.6 <Serial ATA Interface> ................................................................................17
2.7 <Ethernet Interface>...................................................................................17
2.8 <Onboard Display Interface>......................................................................18
2.8.1 <Analog Display>...........................................................................18
2.8.2 <Digital Display> ............................................................................19
2.8.3 <DVI Interface>..............................................................................23
2.9 <Integrated Audio Interface>.......................................................................24
2.10 <USB Interface>.......................................................................................25
2.11 <Serial Port>.............................................................................................28
2.12 <PCIE Mini Card and SIM Interface>........................................................32
2.12.1 <SIM Setup>..........................................................................................34
2.13 <GPIO and SMBUS Interface>.................................................................36
2.14 <Power Supply and Fan Interface > .........................................................37
2.14.1 <Power Input>..............................................................................37

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2.14.2 <Power Output>...........................................................................38
2.14.3 <Fan connector>..........................................................................39
2.15 <Switch and Indicator>.............................................................................40
Chapter 3 <System Setup>.........................................................................41
3.1 <Audio Configuration>................................................................................41
3.2 <Display Properties Setting>......................................................................42
Chapter 4 <BIOS Setup> .............................................................................44
Appendix A <I/O Port Pin Assignment>.....................................................46
A.1 <Serial ATA Port>.......................................................................................46
A.2 <IrDA Port>................................................................................................46
A.3 <VGA Port>................................................................................................46
A.4 <LAN Port>................................................................................................46
A.5 <LAN LED Port>........................................................................................47
A.6 <Parallel Port>...........................................................................................47
Appendix B <Flash BIOS> ..........................................................................48
B.1 <Flash Tool> ..............................................................................................48
B.2 <Flash BIOS Procedure>...........................................................................48
Appendix C <Programming GPIO’s> .........................................................49
Appendix D <Programming Watchdog Timer >........................................50
Contact Information.....................................................................................51

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Chapter 1 <Introduction>
1.1 <Product Overview>
LS-576 the 3
rd
Generation Intel of the 5.25” Miniboard, supports 3
rd
Generation Intel®
Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3 Mobile Processor and features Intel QM77 chipset,
integrated HD Graphics, DDR3 memory, REALTEK High Definition Audio, Serial ATA
and Intel Gigabit LAN.
Intel Ivy Bridge Processor
The 3
rd
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 QM77 chipset
The board integrates Intel QM77 chipset, supports integrated HD Graphics, built-in high
speed mass storage interface of serial ATA, High Definition Audio with 2 channels
surrounding sound.
All in One multimedia solution
Based on Intel QM77 chipset, the board provides high performance onboard graphics,
24-bit dual channel LVDS interface, DVI and 2 channels High Definition Audio, to meet
the very requirement of the multimedia application.
Flexible Extension Interface
The board provides, two mini-PCIE socket.

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1.2 <Product Specification>
General Specification
Form Factor 5.25-inch Embedded Miniboard
CPU 3
rd
Generation Intel® Core™ i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3 Mobile Processor
Package type: rPGA988B
Memory 2 x DDRIII SO-DIMM 1066/1333/1600 MHz up to 16GB
Chipset Intel QM77 Express chipset
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
Supports ACPI 3.0 compliant,
Serial ATA Interface
4 x serial ATAII interface with 300MB/s transfer rate
2 x serial ATAIII interface with 600MB/s transfer rate
VGA Interface Onboard DSUB15 connector for VGA interface
LVDS Interface Onboard 24-bit dual channel LVDS connector with +3.3V/+5V/+12V
supply
DVI Interface Onboard DVI with 20-pin connector
Audio Interface Realtek ALC888 HD Audio
LAN Interface 1 x Intel 82579LM Gigabit LAN
5 x Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN
GPIO interface Onboard programmable 8-bit Digital I/O interface
Extended Interface 2 x PCIE mini card socket,1 x SIM socket
(Optional support mSATA(SATAII) for Mini_Card1,but SATA6 will be
disable)
Internal I/O Port 1 x PS/2, 4 x RS232, 1 x RS232/422/485, 1 x Parallel, 1 x SMBUS,
1 x GPIO, 4 x USB2.0 ports, 2 x USB3.0 ports, 1 x IrDA, 1 x DVI ,
1 x LVDS, 1 x PS2, 4 x Serial ATAII, 2 x Serial ATAIII,
1 x Front panel Audio and 1 x CDIN
External I/O Port 6 x LAN ports, 1 x VGA port, 2 x USB3.0 ports, 1 x RS232,
1 x DC connector
Power Requirement Standard 20-Pin ATX power supply or 9~24V full range DC Input
Dimension 203mm x 146mm
Temperature
Operating within 0~60 centigrade
Storage within –20~85 centigrade
Ordering Code
LS-576TXD Intel PGA988B+ QM77 Onboard VGA, LVDS, DVI, LAN, USB2.0,
USB3.0, HD Audio, SATAII ,SATAIII, SMBUS, LPC, SIM, GPIO
and PCI Express mini card.
LS-576TXDS Intel PGA988B+ QM77 Onboard VGA, LVDS, DVI, LAN, USB2.0,
USB3.0, HD Audio, SATAII ,SATAIII, SMBUS, LPC, SIM, GPIO,
PCI Express mini card, mSATA.
The specifications may be different as the actual production.
For further product information please visit the website at TU http://www.commell.com.tw UT

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1.3 <Mechanical Drawing>

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1.4 <Block Diagram>
QM77
1 x RS232/422/485
1 x COM & GPIO & IrDA
1 x LPT
3
r
d
Generation Intel® Core™
i7, Core™ i5, Core™ i3
Mobile Processor
2 x 204-pin DDR3
SO-DIMM
1066/1333/1600 MHz
up to 16GB
1 x LVDS
4 x Serial ATAII
1 x PCI Express mini card
(MINI_CARD2)
1 x DVI
1 x CRT
2 x Serial ATAIII
4 x COM
ALC888 HDAudio
F81216
1 x PCI Express mini card
(MINI_CARD1)
83627DHG-P
4 x USB2.0
4 x USB3.0
1 x 82579LM
5 x 82574L

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Chapter 2 <Hardware Setup>
2.1 <Connector Location>
COM1 RJ45-1_2 RJ45-5 RJ45-6 USB1 CRT DC_2P
JFRNT
ATX
CN_INV
SO-DIMM1
DC_IN
CD_IN
CPUFAN CN_AUDIO
MINI_CARD2
SO-DIMM2
CN_DVI
SATA 6 / 4 / 2
SATA 5 / 3 / 1
MINI_CARD1
SIMM
COM2
COM3/4/5/6
CN_LPC
JSPD 2/1
JSPD3 JACT 2/1
JACT3
SYSFAN
CN_USB3-0
CN_USB2
CN_USB3
CN_LVDS
DC_2P CN_LPT
JSPD4
JACT4
JSPD5
JACT5
JSPD6
JACT6
RJ45-3_4

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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)
JP3 Com3 Voltage Setting (For Pin 9)
JP4 Com4 Voltage Setting (For Pin 9)
JCSEL1
JCSEL2
CN_COM2 RS-232 RS422 RS485 Setting
CN_IR IrDA Setting
JVUSB USB Voltage Setting
JVLCD
JRTC
JAT
JP1
JP2
JVUSB
JP4
JP3
JCSEL1
JCSEL2

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2.3 <Connector Reference>
2.3.1 <Internal Connectors>
Connector Function Remark
CPU Socket rPGA988B for PGA988 CPU
SO-DIMM 1/2 204 -pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket
SATA 1/2 7-pin Serial ATAIII connector
SATA 3/4/5/6 7-pin Serial ATAII connector
DC_IN DC 9~24V input connector
20-pin power input connector ATX Mode
ATX 20-pin power output connector
DC Input Mode
CN_AUDIO 5 x 2-pin audio connector
CD_IN 4-pin CD-ROM audio input connector
CN_DIO 6 x 2-pin digital I/O connector
CN_USB 2/3 5 x 2-pin USB2.0 connector
CN_USB3-0 10 x 2-pin USB3.0 connector
CPUFAN 4-pin CPU cooler fan connector
SYSFAN 3-pin system cooler fan connector
CN_LVDS 20 x 2-pin LVDS connector
CN_INV 5-pin LCD inverter connector
CN_IR 5-pin IrDA connector
CN_COM 2 9-pin RS232/RS422/RS485
CN_COM
3/4/5/6 20 x 2-pin 4 x RS232
CN_LPC 5 x 2-pin LPC connector
CN_LPT 13 x 2-pin printer connector
JFRNT 14-pin front panel switch/indicator
connector
Mini-PCIE1/2 2 x 52-pin Mini-PCIE socket
JAT Power mode select
JSPD
1/2/3/4/5/6 LAN Speed LED connector
JACT
1/2/3/4/5/6 LAN Activity LED connector
2.3.2 <External Connectors>
Connector Function Remark
COM1 DB9 Serial port connector
RJ45-1~6 6 x RJ45 LAN connector
USB 2 x USB 3.0 connector
CRT DB15 VGA connector
DC_2P DC 9~24V input jack

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2.4 <CPU and Memory Setup>
2.4.1 <CPU Setup>
The board comes with the socket rPGA988 for Intel IvyBridge Processor, Please
follow the instruction to install the CPU properly.
1. Use the flat-type screw drive
to unlock the CPU socket
U
nlock way
Check point
2. Follow the pin direction to install
the processor on the socket
3. Lock the socket
Socket CPU
Check point

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2.4.2 <Memory Setup>
The board provides 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM to support 1066/1333/1600MHz DDR3
memory module up to 16GB.
SO-DIMM1
SO-DIMM2

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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
3 1
1
3
JRTC
JAT

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2.6 <Serial ATA Interface>
Based on Intel PCH, the board provides two Serial ATAIII(SATA Port1/2) interfaces with
up to 600MB/s of transfer rate and four Serial ATAII(SATA Port3/4/5/6) interfaces with
up to 300MB/s of transfer rate.
2.7 <Ethernet Interface>
The board integrates with Six Intel PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers, as the PCI
Express x1 can speed up to 250MB/s of transfer rate instead of late PCI bus with
133MB/s of transfer rate. The Intel Gigabit Ethernet supports triple speed of
10/100/1000Base-T, with IEEE802.3 compliance and Wake-On-LAN supported.
RJ45 LAN connector
SATA 6 / 4 / 2
SATA 5 / 3 / 1

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2.8 <Onboard Display Interface>
Based on Intel Ivy Bridge CPU with built-in HD Graphic, the board provides one DB15
connector on real external I/O port, one 40-pin LVDS interface with 5-pin LCD backlight
inverter connector and provides 20-pin DVI interface.
The board provides dual display function with clone mode and extended desktop mode
for CRT, LCD and DVI.
2.8.1 <Analog Display>
Please connect your CRT or LCD monitor with DB15 male connector to the onboard
DB15 female connector on rear I/O port .
CRT