IBASE Technology ARRANDALE IB957 User manual

IB957
Intel ®ArrandaleTM /PCH
5.25” Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Acknowledgments
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................1
Product Description.............................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................2
IB957 Specifications...........................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................4
Installations .......................................................6
Installing the Memory.........................................................7
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................8
Connectors on IB957.........................................................12
BIOS Setup.......................................................23
Drivers Installation ......................................51
Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility.........................52
VGA Drivers Installation ..................................................54
Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation...............................56
LAN Drivers Installation...................................................57
Intel® Management Engine Interface...............................60
Appendix ...........................................................63
A. I/O Port Address Map...................................................63
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................64
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration....................................65

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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).

INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Product Description
The IB957 5.25” Disk-Size SBC is a high performance Intel® Core™ i7-610E
(2.53GHz/4MB) Processor-based IB957 5.25” Disk-Size SBC with the mobile
Intel® QM57 Express Chipset. It is designed for a range of automation,
industrial, and medical applications. The Intel® Core™ i7 Mobile processor has
an optimized integrated graphics solution.
IB957 features a low-power design that is validated with Intel® Core™ i7/i3
Mobile processors on 32nm process. With two dual-channel DDR3
800/1066MHz DIMM sockets that support ECC memory, the SBC can be
populated with up to 8GB of system memory. Connectivity includes a Gigabit
Ethernet port, up to 12 USB 2.0 ports, four SATA ports, a HDMI, LVDS,
DisplayPort, DVI-D and VGA display connector. A Mini PCI-E (Mini Card) slot
is available for expansion. Dimensions are 203mm x 146mm.
IB957 FEATURES:
ySupports Intel® i7-610E (2.53GHz/4MB cache) or i3-330E
(2.13GHz/3MB cache)
yTwo DDR3 w/ ECC DIMM, Max. 8GB memory
yOnboard Gigabit Ethernet
yIntegrated Graphics VGA for CRT/DVI/ HDMI/LVDS/DisplayPort
y4x SATA, 12x USB 2.0, 4x COM, Watchdog timer
Digital I/O, Mini PCI-E socket (Mini Card)

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Checklist
Your IB957 package should include the items listed below.
•The IB957 SBC
•This User’s Manual
•1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
•Serial port cable (Part # PK1HK, 30cm)
•SATA cable (Part # SATA-7F, 46cm)

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IB957 Specifications
CPU Supported Intel
®
Arrandale+ECC processor
-i7-610E (2.53GHz/4M Cache/ 2 cores/4 Threads/35W)
- i3-330E (2.13GHz/3M Cache/ 2 cores/4 Threads/35W)
CPU Voltage 0.700V ~ 1.5V (IMVP-6.5)
System Speed Up to 3.0GHz or above
CPU FSB 1066MHz FSB
Cache Up to 4MB shared L3 Cache
Green /APM APM1.2
CPU Tpye FcBGA1288
Chipset Intel Ibex Peak-M (PCH) Chipset
PCH: 25mm x 27mm, 1071-pin FCBGA
BIOS AMI BIOS, supports ACPI function
Memory DDR3-800/1066 DIMM x2 (w/ECC function), Max. 8GB
VGA Arrandale DC mobile processor integrated graphics
Supports CRT, DVI
Supports HDMI, DP(DisplayPort)
LVDS LCD Panel Arrandale DC mobile processor built-in,
supports 24-bit, single or dual channel LVDS
LAN PCH 10/100/gigabit MAC + PHY
•Intel 82577LM 10/100/1000
USB PCH built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 12 ports
Serial ATA Ports PCH built-in SATA controller, supports 4 ports
IAMT6.0 PCH built-in Intel Active Management Technology VER 6.0 with HW
KVM(MI957-i7-610E only)
Audio PCH built-in High Definition audio controller: ALC888 w/ 5.1 channels
LPC I/O F81865F: COM1, COM2 (RS232/RS422/RS485), COM3 and COM4
Hardware monitor (3 thermal, 4 voltage monitor inputs, 2 fan
headers)
Digital IO 4 in & 4 out
Keyboard/Mouse Supports PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector
Expansion Slots Mini PCIE socket x1
Edge Connector PS/2 connector x1 for keyboard/mouse and dual USB stack
connector
Gigabit LAN RJ-45 + dual USB stack connector x1
DP Connector x1 + dual USB stack connector x1
HDMI connector x1
DVI-D and DB15 (VGA) stack connector x1
Quad USB stack connector x1
RCA Jack 3x1 for Audio (Front-Out, Line-In, Mic)
Onboard Header/
Connector
10-pin headerx1 for Digital I/O; 10-pin header x2 for COM1,COM2
20-pin header x1 for COM3, COM4
26-pin header x1 for Printer
10-pin header x 2 for USB 9,10,11,12
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
Others Modem Wakeup, LAN Wakeup
Board Size 203mm x 146mm (5.25”)

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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 IB957 in order to set up a workable system. The topics
covered are:
Installing the Memory............................................................................7
Setting the Jumpers................................................................................8
Connectors on IB957...........................................................................12

INSTALLATIONS
Installing the Memory
The IB957 board supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 8GB in DDR3 w/ECC DIMM 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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DDR3 Module
Lock
Lock Lock
Lock

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on IB957 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 IB957 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on IB957...................................................................9
JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection.........................................................10
JP3, JP4, JP5: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection ..............................10
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.

INSTALLATIONS
Jumper Locations on IB957
Jumpers on IB957.............................................................................Page
JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection ........................................................ 10
JP3, JP4, JP5: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection.............................. 10
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting.............................................................. 11
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JP2: LCD Panel Power Selection
JP2 LCD Panel Power
3.3V
5V
JP3, JP4, JP5: 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)
JP3:
1-2
JP4:
3-5 & 4-6
JP5:
3-5 & 4-6
JP3:
3-4
JP4:
1-3 & 2-4
JP5:
1-3 & 2-4
JP3:
5-6
JP4:
1-3 & 2-4
JP5:
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
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Setting
JBAT1 Setting
Normal
Clear CMOS
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Connectors on IB957
Connector Locations on IB957............................................................13
CN1: DC Adapter Connector...............................................................14
CN2: DVI-D and VGA Connector ......................................................14
HDMI1: HDMI Connector ..................................................................15
CN3: USB11/12 Ports..........................................................................15
J2: DisplayPort Connector...................................................................15
CN4: USB6/7/8/10 Ports .....................................................................15
USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB9/13 Ports.........................15
CN5: Audio Connector........................................................................15
COM3_COM4: COM3, COM4 Serial Port.........................................16
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector ........................................16
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector............................................16
J1 (F_PANEL): System Function Connector ......................................17
J3: LCD Backlight Connector..............................................................19
J4, J5: +12V and +5V Output Power Connectors................................19
J6: Printer Port Connectors..................................................................19
J7: SPI Flash Connector (factory use only) .........................................19
J8: CD-In Pin Header...........................................................................19
J9: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector..................................................19
J10: Digital I/O ....................................................................................20
J11: Front Audio Connector ................................................................20
J12: PCI-E(x1) Slot..............................................................................20
J13: SPDIF Out Connector..................................................................20
JMINI: Mini PCIE Connector..............................................................20
SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4: SATA Connectors......................20
F_USB1: USB1/USB5 Connector.......................................................21
F_USB2: USB0/USB3 Connector.......................................................21
COM1,COM2: COM1,COM2 Serial Port...........................................21
LVDS1, LVDS2: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel)........22

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Connector Locations on IB957
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CN1: DC Adapter Connector
CN1 provides DC12V that provide system power +5,+3.3,+12V,5VSB
CN2: DVI-D and VGA Connector
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Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DATA 2- 1 16 HOT PLUG
DATA 2+ 2 17 DATA 0-
Shield 2/4 3 18 DATA 0+
DATA 4- 4 19 SHIELD 0/5
DATA 4+ 5 20 DATA 5-
DDC CLOCK 6 21 DATA 5+
DDC DATA 7 22 SHIELD CLK
N.C 8 23 CLOCK -
DATA 1- 9 24 CLOCK +
DATA 1+ 10 C1 N.C.
SHIELD 1/3 11 C2 N.C.
DATA 3- 12 C3 N.C.
DATA 3+ 13 C4 N.C.
DDC POWER 14 C5 N.C.
A GROUND 1 15 C6 N.C.
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 DDC_DATA
HSYNC 13 14 VSYNC
DDC_CLK 15
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HDMI1: HDMI Connector
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DATA 2- 1 13 DATA 3+
DATA 2+ 2 14 +5V Power
Shield 2/4 3 15 GROUND
DATA 4- 4 16 HOT PLUG
DATA 4+ 5 17 DATA 0-
DDC CLOCK 6 18 DATA 0+
DDC DATA 7 19 SHIELD 0/5
N.C 8 20 DATA 5-
DATA 1- 9 21 DATA 5+
DATA 1+ 10 22 SHIELD CLK
SHIELD 1/3 11 23 CLOCK +
DATA 3- 12 24 CLOCK -
CN3: USB11/12 Ports
J2: DisplayPort Connector
CN4: USB6/7/8/10 Ports
USB_LAN1: 10/100/1000 RJ-45 and USB9/13 Ports
CN5: Audio Connector
The audio connector, from top to bottom, is composed of Line in, Line
out and Microphone jacks.

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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
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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