IEI Technology KINO-9152G4 User manual

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Rev. 2.00 October, 2008

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Revision
Date Version Changes
October, 2008 2.01 Updated JP10 and JP11 settings and descriptions
Updated COM2 and COM6 descriptions
October, 2008 2.00 Upgraded Intel® 915GM to Intel® 915GME
October, 2007 1.01 Corrected reference to 240-pin DDR2 to 200-pin DDR2
September, 2007 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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of the manufacturer.
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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 KINO-9152G4 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 KINO-9152G4. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is
written as “CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The text is the cautionary
message. A caution message is shown below:
CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the KINO-9152G4.
Please take caution messages seriously.

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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 KINO-9152G4. 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 KINO-9152G4 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 KINO-9152G4 package.
 1 x KINO-9152G4 Mini-ITX Motherboard
 1 x Audio Cable
 1 x I/O Shielding
 1 x IDE Cable
 1 x Mini Jumper Pack
 2 x SATA Cable
 1 x SATA Power Cable
 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
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 KINO-9152G4 Benefits...................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 KINO-9152G4 Features..................................................................................... 3
1.2 KINO-9152G4 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................ 3
1.2.1 KINO-9152G4 Overview Photo......................................................................... 3
1.2.2 KINO-9152G4 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers ........................................ 4
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 6
2 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 8
2.1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Board Dimensions.............................................................................................. 9
2.2.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions.............................................................. 10
2.3 DATA FLOW.............................................................................................................. 10
2.4 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ........................................................................................11
2.4.1 Compatible Processor Overview ......................................................................11
2.5 INTEL® 915GME NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET.............................................................. 12
2.5.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 12
2.5.2 Memory Support............................................................................................... 13
2.5.3 PCIe x16........................................................................................................... 14
2.5.4 Integrated Graphics......................................................................................... 15
2.5.4.1 Analog VGA Support................................................................................ 16
2.5.4.2 LVDS Support........................................................................................... 16
2.5.5 Direct Media Interface (DMI).......................................................................... 17
2.6 INTEL® ICH6M SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET................................................................. 18
2.6.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 18
2.6.2 Audio Codec ’97 Controller............................................................................. 19
2.6.2.1 Realtek ALC655 AC’97 Codec................................................................. 20
2.6.3 IDE Interface ................................................................................................... 21
2.6.4 Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface....................................................................... 23

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2.6.5 PCI Interface.................................................................................................... 23
2.6.5.1 Mini PCI slot (Optional)........................................................................... 24
2.6.6 Real Time Clock............................................................................................... 24
2.6.7 SATA Controller............................................................................................... 24
2.6.8 USB Controller ................................................................................................ 25
2.6.9 PCIe Bus Overview.......................................................................................... 26
2.6.9.1 Broadcom BCM5787M PCIe GbE Chipset.............................................. 26
2.7 LPC BUS COMPONENTS........................................................................................... 27
2.7.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 27
2.7.2 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 28
2.7.3 iTE IT8712F Super I/O chipset........................................................................ 28
2.7.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 29
2.7.3.2 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs ........................................................................ 29
2.7.3.3 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor................................................... 30
2.7.3.4 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller................................................................ 30
2.7.3.5 Super I/O Keyboard/Mouse Controller..................................................... 30
2.7.4 Fintek F81216D LPC Serial Port Chipset....................................................... 30
2.7.5 Lattice Semiconductor LC4064 V LPC Digital I/O Chipset............................ 31
2.8 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 32
2.8.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 32
2.8.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 33
2.8.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 33
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 34
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 35
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 35
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 35
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 36
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 36
4 CONNECTOR PINOUTS........................................................................................... 38
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 39
4.1.1 Layout .............................................................................................................. 39
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 40
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 41

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4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 42
4.2.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 42
4.2.2 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 44
4.2.3 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 45
4.2.4 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 46
4.2.5 CompactFlash® Slot (Optional)...................................................................... 47
4.2.6 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 48
4.2.7 Fan Connectors (+12 V, 3-pin)........................................................................ 50
4.2.8 Front Panel Connector (12-pin) ...................................................................... 51
4.2.9 IDE Connector (40-pin)................................................................................... 52
4.2.10 Infrared Interface Connector (5-pin)............................................................. 54
4.2.11 LVDS LCD Connector.................................................................................... 55
4.2.12 Mini PCI Slot (Optional) ............................................................................... 57
4.2.13 PCI Express x16 Slot...................................................................................... 61
4.2.14 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 64
4.2.15 Serial Port Connector (COM2 and COM6) (RS-232)................................... 65
4.2.16 Serial Port Connector (COM2 and COM6) (RS-422 and RS-485) ............... 66
4.2.17 Serial Port Connector (COM5) ..................................................................... 67
4.2.18 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 69
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 70
4.3.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 70
4.3.2 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 71
4.3.3 Serial Port Connectors (COM1, COM3 and COM4)...................................... 72
4.3.4 USB Connector ................................................................................................ 73
4.3.5 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 74
5 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 75
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 76
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 77
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 77
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 78
5.3 CPU, CPU COOLING KITAND DIMM INSTALLATION ............................................. 79
5.3.1 Socket M CPU Installation .............................................................................. 79
5.3.2 Cooling Kit Installation ................................................................................... 81
5.3.3 SO-DIMM Installation..................................................................................... 83

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5.3.4 CF Card Installation........................................................................................ 84
5.4 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 86
5.4.1 AT/ATX Selection Jumper ................................................................................ 86
5.4.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 87
5.4.3 CF Card Setup ................................................................................................. 88
5.4.4 COM2 Serial Port Selection Jumper ............................................................... 89
5.4.5 COM6 Serial Port Selection Jumper ............................................................... 90
5.4.6 FSB Setup Jumper............................................................................................ 91
5.4.7 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 92
5.5 CHASSIS INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 93
5.5.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 93
5.5.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 94
5.6 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 94
5.6.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 94
5.6.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection ............................................................................. 94
5.6.3 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket.............................................................. 95
5.6.4 LVDS LCD Installation.................................................................................... 96
5.6.5 Mini PCI Installation....................................................................................... 98
5.6.6 PCIe x16 Expansion Card Installation............................................................ 99
5.6.7 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................. 100
5.7 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................. 102
5.7.1 LAN Connection............................................................................................. 103
5.7.2 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connection ......................................................... 103
5.7.3 Serial Device Connection .............................................................................. 104
5.7.4 USB Connection............................................................................................. 105
5.7.5 VGA Monitor Connection .............................................................................. 106
6 AMI BIOS................................................................................................................... 108
6.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 109
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................. 109
6.1.2 Using Setup.................................................................................................... 109
6.1.3 Getting Help....................................................................................................110
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................110
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar...............................................................................................110
6.2 MAIN ......................................................................................................................111