IEI Technology IMBA-690AM2 User manual

IMBA-690AM2 Motherboard
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IMBA-690AM2 Motherboard

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Revision
Date Version Changes
2008-09 1.10 Added COM 3 function jumper settings (JP3)
2007-08 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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owners.

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Manual Conventions
WARNING!
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the IMBA-690AM2 or
personal injury to the user. Please take warning messages seriously.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the IMBA-690AM2. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is
written as “CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The italicized text is the
cautionary message. A caution message is shown below:

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CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the IMBA-690AM2.
Please take caution messages seriously.
NOTE:
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These
messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can
help avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as
“NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary
message. A note message is shown below:
NOTE:
This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
Notes contain critical information about the IMBA-690AM2. Please take
note messages seriously.

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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or
vendor you purchased the IMBA-690AM2 from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please
send an email to [email protected].
The items listed below should all be included in the IMBA-690AM2 package.
 1 x IMBA-690AM2 single board computer
 1 x IDE cable
 1 x I/O shielding
 2 x SATA power cables
 4 x SATA cables
 2 x Dual RS-232 cables
 1 x Backplate for AMD Socket AM2
 1 x Mini jumper pack
 1 x Utility CD
 1 x QIG (quick installation guide)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 21
1.1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 IMBA-690AM2 Features.................................................................................... 2
1.2 IMBA-690AM2 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 IMBA-690AM2 Overview Photo........................................................................ 3
1.2.2 IMBA-690AM2 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers........................................ 4
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 6
2DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 9
2.1 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................ 10
2.1.1 Board Dimensions............................................................................................ 10
2.1.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions...............................................................11
2.2 DATA FLOW...............................................................................................................11
2.3 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ....................................................................................... 13
2.3.1 Supported Processors ...................................................................................... 13
2.3.2 DDR2 Memory Controller............................................................................... 13
2.3.3 Processor Electrical Interfaces........................................................................ 14
2.3.4 Processor Power Management........................................................................ 14
2.4 AMD 690G NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET ....................................................................... 14
2.4.1 PCI Express Interface...................................................................................... 14
2.4.1.1 PCIe x16 Expansion.................................................................................. 14
2.4.1.2 PCIe GbE Ethernet.................................................................................... 15
2.4.1.3 PCIe Mini Card......................................................................................... 16
2.4.2 Acceleration Features...................................................................................... 16
2.4.3 Display Support ............................................................................................... 17
2.4.3.1 TV Out ...................................................................................................... 18
2.4.3.2 Multiple Display Features......................................................................... 18
2.4.3.3 DVI ........................................................................................................... 18
2.5 AMD SB600 SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET...................................................................... 18
2.5.1 CPU Interface.................................................................................................. 18
2.5.2 A-Link Xpress II interface to the Northbridge ................................................. 19

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2.5.3 PCI Host Bus Controller.................................................................................. 19
2.5.4 USB Controllers............................................................................................... 20
2.5.5 SMBus Controller ............................................................................................ 21
2.5.6 Interrupt Controller ......................................................................................... 21
2.5.7 DMA Controller............................................................................................... 21
2.5.8 LPC host bus controller................................................................................... 22
2.5.9 SATA II AHCI Controller ................................................................................. 22
2.5.10 IDE Controller............................................................................................... 23
2.5.11 AC Link interface ........................................................................................... 24
2.5.12 Timers............................................................................................................. 26
2.5.13 RTC (Real Time Clock).................................................................................. 26
2.5.14 Power Management....................................................................................... 26
2.5.15 Hardware Monitor ......................................................................................... 27
2.6 LPC BUS COMPONENTS........................................................................................... 27
2.6.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 27
2.6.2 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 28
2.6.3 TPM Module .................................................................................................... 28
2.6.4 Super I/O chipset.............................................................................................. 29
2.6.4.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 29
2.6.4.2 Super I/O Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Controller....................................... 29
2.6.4.3 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs ........................................................................ 30
2.6.4.4 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor................................................... 30
2.6.4.5 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller................................................................ 30
2.6.4.6 Super I/O Keyboard and Mouse Controller.............................................. 30
2.6.4.7 Super I/O Infrared..................................................................................... 31
2.6.5 Serial Port Chipset........................................................................................... 31
2.7 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 31
2.7.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 31
2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 32
2.7.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 33
3UNPACKING.......................................................................................................... 34
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 35
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 35
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 35

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3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 36
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 36
3.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 37
4CONNECTOR PINOUTS...................................................................................... 39
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 40
4.1.1 IMBA-690AM2 Layout..................................................................................... 40
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 41
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 43
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 43
4.2.1 Audio Connector (8-pin).................................................................................. 43
4.2.2 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 44
4.2.3 Audio CD In Connector (4-pin)....................................................................... 45
4.2.4 Auxiliary Audio Connector .............................................................................. 46
4.2.5 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 47
4.2.6 Compact Flash Socket...................................................................................... 49
4.2.7 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 51
4.2.8 Fan Connector................................................................................................. 52
4.2.9 Floppy Disk Connector (34-pin)...................................................................... 53
4.2.10 Front Panel Connector (14-pin).................................................................... 55
4.2.11 IDE Connector (40-pin)................................................................................. 56
4.2.12 Infrared Interface Connector......................................................................... 57
4.2.13 PCI Express Mini Card Connector................................................................ 58
4.2.14 PCIe Mini Card LED Connector................................................................... 61
4.2.15 PCI Slot.......................................................................................................... 62
4.2.16 PCI Express x16 Slot...................................................................................... 65
4.2.17 Power Connector........................................................................................... 68
4.2.18 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 68
4.2.19 RS-422/485 Connector (for COM3)............................................................... 70
4.2.20 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 70
4.2.21 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................. 72
4.2.22 SPDIF Connector........................................................................................... 73
4.2.23 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector.................................................. 74
4.2.24 TV Out Connector.......................................................................................... 75
4.2.25 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 76

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4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 78
4.3.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 78
4.3.2 DVI and VGA Combo Connector..................................................................... 79
4.3.3 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 81
4.3.4 LAN and Dual USB Combo Connectors.......................................................... 82
4.3.5 Serial Port Connectors (COM1 and COM2 ).................................................. 84
5INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 85
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 86
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 87
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 87
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 88
5.3 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 89
5.3.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 89
5.4 CPU, CPU COOLING KITAND DIMM INSTALLATION ............................................. 90
5.4.1 AMD Socket AM2 CPU Installation ................................................................ 90
5.4.2 Cooling Kit Installation ................................................................................... 92
5.4.3 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 94
5.5 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 95
5.5.1 CF Card Setup ................................................................................................. 96
5.5.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 97
5.5.3 COM 3 Function Select Jumpers..................................................................... 98
5.5.4 COM3 Voltage Setup Jumper......................................................................... 100
5.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 101
5.6.1 Airflow............................................................................................................ 101
5.6.2 Motherboard Installation............................................................................... 101
5.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS...................................................... 101
5.7.1 Peripheral Device Cables.............................................................................. 101
5.7.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection ........................................................................... 102
5.7.3 Dual RS-232 Cable Connection..................................................................... 103
5.7.4 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................. 104
5.7.5 FDD Cable Connection ................................................................................. 105
5.7.6 Parallel Port Cable with Slot Bracket........................................................... 106
5.7.7 USB Cable (Four Port).................................................................................. 108
5.8 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................. 109