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

INSTALLATIONS
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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

INSTALLATIONS
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 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

INSTALLATIONS
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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