IBASE Technology MI958 User manual

MI958
AMD G-series APU+A55E FCH
Mini-ITX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0

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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................1
Product Description ............................................................1
Checklist..............................................................................2
Board Specifications ...........................................................3
Board Dimensions ..............................................................4
Installations.......................................................5
Installing the Memory.........................................................6
Setting the Jumpers .............................................................7
Connectors ........................................................................12
BIOS Setup.......................................................21

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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Product Description
The AMD Embedded G-Series Processors with AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series
Graphics combine the central processing unit (CPU) with the graphics
processing unit (GPU) in a single-chip Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)
package. The APU connects to the AMD A55E Fusion Controller Hub through
the Unified Media Interface (UMI) to provide connections to the different
system devices. Dimensions of the board are 170mm x 170mm.
AMD Embedded G-Series processor-based systems include the DDR3 memory
interface, PCIe, UMI, DDI (Digital Display Interface), power delivery and
miscellaneous test signals that connect to the processor.
The AMD A55E Fusion Controller Hub is designed to deliver the quality and
performance needed for everyday computing, ultitasking, and multimedia
functionality. It also provides expanded I/O connectivity for advanced usage
models to take advantage of modern peripheral devices.
The main features of the board are:
Supports Dual Core AMD Embedded G-Series Processors
Supports up to DDR3-1066 MT/s
Two DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs, Max.8GB memory
Onboard Realtek Gigabit LAN
4x SATA-III, 8x USB 2.0, 4x COM, Watchdog timer,
1x PCI,1x PCI-E(x1) slots
1x VGA,1x DVI,1x LVDS

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Checklist
Your AMD MI958 Development Board package should include the
items listed below.
•The MI958 Mini-ITX motherboard
•This User’s Manual
•1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility
•1 Serial ATA cable

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MI958 Specifications
Product Name MI958F-10 (G-T40N APU onboard)
MI958F-14 (G-T48N APU onboard)
MI958F-16 (G-T56N APU onboard)
MI958F-165 (G-T56N C0 version APU onboard)
Form Factor Mini ITX
CPU Type AMD G-series APU Processor, 40 nm
FT1 413-BGA package (19mm x 19mm)
CPU
Operating Frequency G-T56N C0 version DC @1.65GHz (TDP=18W)
G-T56N DC @1.6GHz (TDP=18W)
G-T48N DC @1.4GHz (TDP=18W)
G-T40N DC @1.0GHz (TDP=9W)
Cache 1MB L2 cache
BIOS AMI BIOS, supports ACPI Function
Chipset AMD A55E FCH (TDP=4.7W)
BGA package 605balls (23 mm x 23 mm)
Memory 2 x DDR3 UDIMM, Single Channel, Max. 8GB
Up to DDR3-1333(G-T56N C0 version only) / DDR3-1066
Display AMD G-series APU built-in GPU
(G-T56N/G-T48N w/RadeonTM HD6310; G-T40N w/RadeonTM HD6250)
Supports DirectX®11, UVD3. Supports two simultaneous displays
1 x CRT [From APU DAC]
1 x DVI-D[From APU DP #1)
Expansion Slots PCI slot x 1
PCIe(1x) slot x1
MiniPCIe(1x) x 1
LAN Realtek 8111EPCI-Express GbE x 2[From APU]
**Only LAN #1 will support EuP**
USB A55E FCH built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support 8 ports
(4 x rear I/O ports + 4 x internal pin headers)
Audio A55E FCH built-in HD interface + Realtek ALC269QHD Codec
w/class-D speaker amplifier(2.3W per channel @ 5V power supply)
support 2-channel audio out + amp
Serial ATA A55E FCH built-in SATA III Controller for 4
LPC I/O Fintek F81865-I
COM1 (RS232/422/485), COM2/COM3/COM4 (RS232 only),
Hardware Monitor (2 thermal inputs,4 voltage monitor inputs & 2 Fan
headers) [CPU FAN controllable only; SYS FAN cannot]
COM1/2 with pin-9 with power for 2 ports (500 mA for each port)
Clock Generator Leverage A55E FCH internal Clock generator
Digital IO 4 in & 4 out
Edge Connector
Dual DB9 stack connector for COM #1 , #2
DVI-D+ DB15 stack connector x 1 for DVI & CRT
RJ-45 GbE LAN + dual USB stack connector x2
RCA Jack 3 x 1 for HD Audio
On Board Headers DF13 LVDS x 1 for 18-bit single channel
2 x 5 pins header x 2 for 4 ports USB
2 x 5 pins header x 2 for COM3/COM4
2 x 5 pins pin-header x1 for Digital IO
1 x 4 pins box header x 1 for speaker
1 x 4 pins box-header x 1 for LCD backlight control
SATA connector x 4 (blue color)
Watchdog Timer Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255. sec/min)
Power Connector ATX Power connector
RoHS Yes
Others CPU cooler onboard for T56N/T48N APU ; Heatsink for T40N APU
EuP feature onboard (Fintek F75160)
Board Size 170mm x 170mm

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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 motherboard in order to set up a workable system. The
topics covered are:
Installing the Memory.................................................................. 6
Setting the Jumpers...................................................................... 7
Connectors ................................................................................ 12

INSTALLATIONS
Installing the Memory
The motherboard supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum
total memory of 8GB in DDR3 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 align
with those 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
Loc
Loc Loc
Loc

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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on the motherboard 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 .......................................................................... 8
JP6: LCD Panel Power Selection ................................................... 9
JP12: Clear CMOS Setting............................................................. 9
JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/422/485 (COM1) Selection……………..…9
JP4 :COM1 RS232 +5V/+12V Power Setting ............................. 10
JP5 :COM2 RS232 +5V/+12V Power Setting ............................. 10
JP7 : USB1, USB2 (CN6) Power Setting.................................... 10
JP11 : USB3, USB4 (CN9) Power Setting.................................. 10
JP8 : USB5, USB6 (CN13) Power Setting.................................. 11
JP9 : USB7, USB8 (CN14) Power Setting.................................. 11
J11: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection ........................................... 11

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Jumper Locations
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JP6: LCD Panel Power Selection
JP6 LCD Panel Power
3.3V
5V
JP12: Clear CMOS Setting
JP13 Setting
Normal
Clear CMOS
JP1,JP2,JP3: RS232/422/485 (COM1) Selection
COM2~COM4 are fixed for RS-232 use only.
COM1 is selectable for RS232, RS-422 and RS-485.
The following table describes the jumper settings for COM1
selection.
COM1
Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
Jumper
Setting
(pin closed)
JP3:
3-5 & 4-6
JP2:
3-5 & 4-6
JP1:
1-2
JP3:
1-3 & 2-4
JP2:
1-3 & 2-4
JP1:
3-4
JP3:
1-3 & 2-4
JP2:
1-3 & 2-4
JP1:
5-6
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JP4: COM1 RS232 +5V/+12V Power Setting
JP4 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed +12V
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed Normal
Pin 5-6
Short/Closed +5V
JP5: COM2 RS232 +5V/+12V Power Setting
JP5 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed +12V
Pin 3-4
Short/Closed Normal
Pin 5-6
Short/Closed +5V
JP7: USB1, USB2 (CN6) Power Setting
JP7 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed +5VSB
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed +5V
JP11: USB3, USB4 (CN9) Power Setting
JP11 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed +5VSB
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed +5V
JP8: USB5, USB6 (CN13) Power Setting
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JP8 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed +5VSB
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed +5V
JP9: USB7, USB8 (CN14) Power Setting
JP9 Setting Function
Pin 1-2
Short/Closed +5VSB
Pin 2-3
Short/Closed +5V
J11: PCI/PCIE Riser Card Selection
J11 Riser Card
IP390 Riser Card
Install
IP151, IP240 Riser Card
Install
Motherboard Connectors
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The motherboard connectors allow you to connect external devices such
as keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The
following table lists the connectors and their respective functions.
CN1A, CN1B: COM1(UP) and COM2(DOWN) Connector.......14
CN2A, CN2B: VGA(UP) and DVI(DOWN) Connector..............14
CN6: GbE_1 RJ-45 and USB1/2 Ports........................................14
CN9: GbE_2 RJ-45 and USB3/4 Ports........................................14
CN12: Audio Connector...............................................................14
CN7,CN8,CN10, CN11: Serial ATA Connectors ........................14
FAN1: System Fan Power Connector...........................................14
FAN2: CPU Fan Power Connector...............................................14
J3: ATX Power Supply Connector...............................................15
J4: Digital I/O...............................................................................15
J5: SMBUS Connector .................................................................15
J6: SPI Flash Connector (factory use only)..................................15
JP10: System Function Connector................................................16
CN13,CN14: USB5/6 USB7/8Port Pin Header............................17
J7,J8: COM3/4 Serial Port............................................................17
CN4: LVDS Connector.................................................................18
CN3: LCD Backlight Connector...................................................18
CN5: Output Voltage Connector ..................................................18
J9: Speaker Connector..................................................................18
PCIE1: PCI-E(x1) Slot .................................................................19
PCI1: PCI Slot (supports 2 Master)..............................................19

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Connector Locations
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CN1A, CN1B: COM1(up) and COM2(down)Connector
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Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name
DCD 1 6 DSR
RXD 2 7 RTS
TXD 3 8 CTS
DTR 4 9 RI
GND 5 10 Not Used
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CN2A, CN2B: VGA(UP) and DVI(DOWN) Connector
CN6: GbE_1 RJ-45 and USB1/2 Ports
CN9: GbE_2 RJ-45 and USB3/4 Ports
CN12: Audio Connector
The audio connector, from top to bottom, is composed of Line in, Line
out and Microphone jacks.
CN7,CN8,CN10,CN11: Serial ATA Connectors
FAN1: System Fan Power Connector
FAN1 is a 3-pin header for system fan. The fan must be a 12V (500mA).
Pin # Signal Name
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection
FAN2: CPU Fan Power Connector
FAN2 is a 3-pin header for the CPU fan. The fan must be a
12V(500mA).
Pin # Signal Name
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation detection
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J3: ATX Power Supply 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
J4: Digital I/O
Signal Name Pin Pin Signal Name
GND 1 2 VCC
OUT3 3 4 OUT1
OUT2 5 6 OUT0
IN3 7 8 IN1
IN2 9 10 IN0
J5: SMBUS Connector
Signal Name Pin Pin Signal Name
CLK 1 2 DATA
J6: SPI Flash Connector(factory use only)
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JP10: System Function Connector
JP10 provides connectors for system indicators that provide light
indication of the computer activities and switches to change the
computer status. JP10 is a 20-pin header that provides interfaces for the
following functions.
Hard Disk Drive LED
Reset Switch
Not Defined
ATX Power On Switch
Not Defined
Power LED
Speaker
Speaker: Pins 1 - 4
This connector provides an interface to a speaker for audio
tone generation. An 8-ohm speaker is recommended.
Pin # Signal Name
1 Speaker out
2 No connect
3 Ground
4 +5V
Power LED: Pins 11 - 15
Pin # Signal Name
11 Power LED
12 No connect
13 Ground
14 No connect
15 Ground
ATX Power ON Switch: Pins 7 and 17
This 2-pin connector is an “ATX Power Supply On/Off
Switch” on the system that connects to the power switch on
the case. When pressed, the power switch will force the
system to power on. When pressed again, it will force the
system to power off.
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