IBASE Technology MI900 User manual

MI900
LGA775 Core2 Duo
Intel®Q965 Chipset
Mini-ITX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................1
Product Description.............................................................2
Specifications......................................................................3
Board Dimensions...............................................................4
Installations.......................................................5
Installing the CPU...............................................................6
ATX Power Installation ......................................................6
Installing the Memory.........................................................7
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................8
Connectors on MI900........................................................12
BIOS Setup.......................................................23
Drivers Installation......................................45
Intel Q965 Chipset Software Installation Utility...............46
Intel Q965 Chipset Graphics Driver..................................48
Realtek Codec Audio Driver Installation..........................50
Intel LAN Drivers Installation ..........................................51
Appendix...........................................................54
A. I/O Port Address Map...................................................54
B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)......................................55
C. Watchdog Timer Configuration....................................56
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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Checklist
Your MI900 Core 2 Duo motherboard package should include the items
listed below:
The MI900 motherboard
This User’s manual
1 x I/O shield
1 x IDE cable
1 x SATA cable
1 CD containing the following:
Chipset Drivers
Flash Memory Utility

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Product Description
The MI900 Mini-ITX motherboard is designed for either the Intel
Core2 Duo or IntelPentiumD processors of up to 1066MHz
FSB. It is based on the Intel’s Q965 Express chipset and it comes
with two single-channel DDR2 memory slots and 4GB memory
capacity for faster system responsiveness and support of 64-bit
computing. The new IBASE motherboards are aimed for high
performance PCs in the digital, communications and industrial
sector.
On board is one PCI Express x16 slot that offers up to 3.5X the
bandwidth over traditional PCI architecture to support the latest
high-performance graphics cards. Dual independent display
comes to life with the onboard IntelQ965 integrated graphics for
CRT and an optional SDVO card supporting either an LVDS or
DVI display interface. LAN functionality is supported with a 10/100
Ethernet controller or with two Gigabit Ethernet controllers.
MI900 is expandable for 8x2 pins pin header for adaptor card
ID394 that support 2 or 4 serial ports, or ID395 that support TPM
1.2 for security function. Other useful features on the board
include four SATA II ports, six USB 2.0 interface, watchdog timer,
digital I/O and two serial ports. Board dimensions are 170mm by
170mm. (Note: CPU power consumption – under 95watt
recommended.)
MI900 FEATURES
yIntelQ965 Express Chipset Based
ySupport LGA775 IntelCore2 Duo Processors
ySupport FSB 1066/800/533MHz
ySupport up to 4GB DDRII 800/667/533 memory
y1 x PCI Express(x16)
ySupport one 10/100 or two Gigabit LAN on board
y4 x SATA II, 1 x IDE, 6 x USB 2.0, 2 x COM,
7.1Ch.HD Audio

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Specifications
Processor Supports Intel Core 2 Duo processor (Conroe core) in LGA775 socket
FSB 533/800/1066 MHz
Chipset Intel Q965 Chipset consisting of:
Intel Q965 Graphic Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
Intel ICH8 I/O Controller Hub
BIOS Award BIOS: SPI interface only, supports ACPI, SMBIOS
Memory Two 240-pin DDRII 533/667/800 DIMM sockets (2x single ch)
Supports max. 4 GB system memory
Video Intel Q965 integrated graphic subsystem (GMA3000), dual independent
display available through on-board VGA and PCI-e x16 expansion
adapter (DVI or LVDS) or VGA card
LAN LAN1: dual Footprint support option:
Intel 82566DC Nineveh 10/100/1000 LAN
Intel 82562V Ekron-N 10/100
LAN2: Marvell 88E8053 PCI-express Gigabit LAN controller x1
USB Intel ICH8 built-in USB 2.0 host controller, supports 6 ports:
4 ports in the rear I/O region
2 ports with on-board headers
SATA II Intel ICH8 built-in SATA II controller (3.0Gb/sec) w/ 4 ports
IDE JMicron JMB368 (PCI-e to PATA) x1 for 1 PATA channel
Audio Intel ICH8 built-in high definition audio w/ Realtek ALC888 Codec
LPC I/O Winbond W83627EHF: COM1 (RS232), COM2 (RS232/422/485) &
Hardware monitor
Edge
Connectors Mini-DIN for PS/2 KB & MS, DB9 connector for COM1, DB15
connector for VGA, RJ45 + dual USB stack connector x2 for
LAN1~2 and USB1~4, Triple (3x1) audio phone jack stack connector
On Board
Headers /
Connectors
SATA (7-pin shrouded vertical) connector x4, USB 5-6, COM2
(RS232/422/485), Digital I/O, 7.1 channel audio, IDE, CPU fan &
system fan headers
Expansion PCI-express (x16) slot x1
8x2 pins pin-header x1 for adaptor card:
-ID394 (2 or 4 serial ports - Fintek F81216)
-ID395 (TPM1.2 – Winbond WPCT200/ATMEL AT97SC3203
co-layout)
RTC ICH8 built-in RTC with on-board lithium battery
Watchdog
Timer Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
Digital IO 4 in and 4 Out
Other LAN Wakeup
Power
Connector 24 pins ATX main power + 4 pins 12V CPU Power: 95W max.
System
Voltage +5V, +3.3V, +12V, -12V & 5VSB
Board Size 170 x 170mm

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Board Dimensions
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Installations
This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and
connectors on the MI900 in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the CPU........................................................................ 6
ATX Power Installation............................................................... 6
Installing the Memory.................................................................. 7
Setting the Jumpers...................................................................... 8
Connectors on MI900 ................................................................ 12

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Installing the CPU
The MI900 motherboard supports an LGA 775 processor socket for
Intel® Core 2 Duo processors.
The LGA 775 processor socket comes with a lever to secure the
processor. Refer to the pictures below, from left to right, on how to place
the processor into the CPU socket. Please note that the cover of the
LGA775 socket must always be installed during transport to avoid
damage to the socket.
ATX Power Installation
The system power is provided to the motherboard with the ATX1 and
ATX2 power connectors. ATX1 is a 24-pin power connector and ATX2
is a 4-pin 12V power connector.
The 24-pin power connector can to be connected to a standard 20-pin
ATX power connector in a standard ATX power supply (Min. 400watt).
Note: The power supply 5VSB voltage must be at least 2A.
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Installing the Memory
The MI900 motherboard supports four DDR2 memory sockets for a
maximum total memory of 4GB in DDR memory type. It supports
DDR2 533/667/800.
Basically, the system memory interface has the following features:
Supports two 64-bit wide DDR data channels
Available bandwidth up to 6.4GB/s (DDR2 800) for single-channel
mode.
Supports 256Mb, 512Mb, 1Gb DDR2 technologies.
Supports only x8, x16, DDR2 devices with four banks
Supports only unbuffered DIMMs
Supports opportunistic refresh
Up to 32 simultaneously open pages (four per row, four rows
maximum)

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on the motherboard are used 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 and their respective functions.
Jumper Locations on MI900/MI900F.............................................9
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents.....................................................10
JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection.......................10
JP6: Processor Setting...................................................................10
J6: Power ON Setting ...................................................................11

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Jumper Locations on MI900/MI900F
Jumper Locations on MI900/MI900F ............................................ 9
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents .................................................... 10
JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection....................... 10
JP6: Processor Setting.................................................................. 10
J6: Power ON Setting................................................................... 11
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JBAT1: Clear CMOS Contents
Use JBAT1, a 3-pin header, to clear the CMOS contents. Note that the
ATX-power connector should be disconnected from the motherboard
before clearing CMOS.
JBAT1 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Normal
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed Clear CMOS
JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection
COM1 is fixed for RS-232 use only.
COM2 is selectable for RS232, RS-422 and RS-485.
ID394: COM3 and COM4 are fixed for RS-232 use only. 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
JP1:
3-5 & 4-6
JP2:
3-5 & 4-6
JP3:
3-4
JP1:
1-3 & 2-4
JP2:
1-3 & 2-4
JP3:
5-6
JP1:
1-3 & 2-4
JP2:
1-3 & 2-4
JP6: Processor Setting
JP6 Setting Processor Used
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Celeron D
Pin 1-2
Open
Core 2 Duo,
Pentium D,
Pentium 4 HT
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J6: Power ON Setting
J6 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed Power on by syste
m
button
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed Power on by power
supply AC on
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Connectors on MI900
The connectors on MI900 allows you to connect external devices such as
keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The
following table lists the connectors on MI900 and their respective
functions.
ATX1: 24-pin ATX Power Connector..............................................................14
ATX2: ATX 12V Power Connector.................................................................14
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector........................................................14
PWR_FAN1: SYSTEM Fan Power Connectors...............................................14
CN2: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors..........................................15
CN1 J3: COM1/2 Serial Ports ..........................................................................15
VGA1: VGA CRT Connector ..........................................................................16
CN3: Marvell 88E8053 PCI-express Gigabit LAN and USB6/7 Connector....16
CN6: Intel 82562V 10/100 or Intel 82566DC GbE RJ-45 and USB4/5 Connector........16
CN4: Audio Connector.....................................................................................16
F_USB1: USB0/USB1 Connector....................................................................17
S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3, S_ATA4: SATA HDD Connectors..................17
IDE1: Primary IDE Connectors........................................................................17
J2: Digital I/O Connector (4 in, 4 out)..............................................................18
J4: External Audio Connector for 7.1 channel .................................................18
JP4: For LPC I/F Adaptor Card........................................................................18
ID394 with Fintek F81216, 2 or 4 Serial Ports.................................................18
ID395 Winbond WPCT200 x1 for TPM1.2 .....................................................18
J5: Power LED .................................................................................................18
J7: System Function Connector........................................................................19
PCIE_1: x16 PCI Express Slot.........................................................................19
ID394 LPC Serial Ports Adaptor Card .............................................................20
ID395 WINBOND WPCT200 for TPM1.2......................................................21

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Connector Locations on MI900/MI900F
ATX1: 24-pin ATX Power Connector................................................................................................... 14
ATX2: ATX 12V Power Connector ...................................................................................................... 14
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector............................................................................................. 14
PWR_FAN1: SYSTEM Fan Power Connectors ................................................................................... 14
CN2: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors............................................................................... 15
CN1 J3: COM1/2 Serial Ports................................................................................................................ 15
VGA1: VGA CRT Connector................................................................................................................ 16
CN3: Marvell 88E8053 PCI-express Gigabit LAN and USB6/7 Connector........................................ 16
CN6: Intel 82562V 10/100 or Intel 82566DC GbE RJ-45 and USB4/5 Connector............................. 16
CN4: Audio Connector .......................................................................................................................... 16
F_USB1: USB0/USB1 Connector......................................................................................................... 17
S_ATA1, S_ATA2, S_ATA3, S_ATA4: SATA HDD Connectors...................................................... 17
IDE1: Primary IDE Connectors............................................................................................................. 17
J2: Digital I/O Connector (4 in, 4 out)................................................................................................... 18
J4: External Audio Connector for 7.1 channel ...................................................................................... 18
JP4: For LPC I/F Adaptor Card ............................................................................................................. 18
J5: Power LED ....................................................................................................................................... 18
J7: System Function Connector ............................................................................................................. 19
PCIE_1: x16 PCI Express Slot .............................................................................................................. 19
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ATX1: 24-pin ATX Power Connector
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
3.3V 13 1 3.3V
-12V 14 2 3.3V
Ground 15 3 Ground
PS-ON 16 4 +5V
Ground 17 5 Ground
Ground 18 6 +5V
Ground 19 7 Ground
-5V 20 8 Power good
+5V 21 9 5VSB
+5V 22 10 +12V
+5V 23 11 +12V
Ground 24 12 +3.3V
ATX2: ATX 12V Power Connector
This connector supplies the CPU operation voltage
Pin # Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector
Pin # Signal Name
1 Control
2 Sense
3 +12V
4 Ground
PWR_FAN1: SYSTEM Fan Power Connectors
Pin # Signal Name
1 Sense
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection
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CN2: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors
Mouse (top)
Keyboard (bottom)
Keyboard Signal Pin # Mouse Signal
Keyboard data 1 Mouse data
N.C. 2 N.C.
GND 3 GND
5V 4 5V
Keyboard clock 5 Mouse clock
N.C. 6 N.C.
CN1 J3: COM1/2 Serial Ports
CN1 (COM1) is a DB-9 connector, while J3 are COM pin-header
connectors.
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DCD, Data carrier detect 1 6 DSR, Data set ready
RXD, Receive data 2 7 RTS, Request to send
TXD, Transmit data 3 8 CTS, Clear to send
DTR, Data terminal ready 4 9 RI, Ring indicator
GND, ground 5 10 Not Used
J3: 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

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VGA1: VGA CRT Connector
VGA1 is a DB-15 VGA connector located beside the COM1 port. The
following table shows the pin-out assignments of this connector.
Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
Red 1 2 Green
Blue 3 4 N.C.
GND 5 6 GND
GND 7 8 GND
VCC 9 10 GND
N.C. 11 12 DDCDATA
HSYNC 13 14 VSYNC
DDCCLK 15
CN3: Marvell 88E8053 PCI-express Gigabit LAN and USB6/7
Connector
CN6: Intel 82562V 10/100 or Intel 82566DC GbE RJ-45 and
USB4/5 Connector
Note: 10/100 LAN for MI900; DUAL Gigabit LAN for MI900F
CN4: Audio Connector
CN4 is a 3-jack audio connector
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