IEI Technology KINO-9455 User manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
2008-01-11 1.02 Changed the front panel audio description
2007-12-03 1.01 Removed options from BIOS PCIPnP
2007-08-06 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to
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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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-9455 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-9455. 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 KINO-9455. 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 KINO-9455. 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-9455 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-9455 package.
 1 x KINO-9455 Single Board Computer
 1 x Dual RS-232 Cable
 1 x HDTV 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
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 KINO-9455 Benefits........................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 KINO-9455 Features.......................................................................................... 3
1.2 KINO-9455 OVERVIEW............................................................................................. 4
1.2.1 KINO-9455 Overview Photo.............................................................................. 4
1.2.2 KINO-9455 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers ............................................. 5
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 6
2DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 9
2.1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 10
2.2 DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................ 10
2.2.1 Board Dimensions............................................................................................ 10
2.2.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions...............................................................11
2.3 DATA FLOW.............................................................................................................. 12
2.4 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ....................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 Compatible Processor Overview ..................................................................... 13
2.5 INTEL®945GM NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET.................................................................. 14
2.5.1 Intel®945GM Overview................................................................................... 14
2.5.2 Intel®945GM Memory Support....................................................................... 15
2.5.3 Intel®945GM Integrated Graphics ................................................................. 16
2.5.3.1 Intel®945GM VGA Support..................................................................... 16
2.5.3.2 Intel®945GM TV Out Support................................................................. 16
2.5.3.3 Chrontel CH7308A LVDS Support........................................................... 17
2.5.4 Intel®945GM Direct Media Interface (DMI).................................................. 17
2.6 INTEL®ICH7-M SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET................................................................. 18
2.6.1 Intel®ICH7-M Overview ................................................................................. 18
2.6.2 Intel®ICH7-M HD Audio Controller............................................................... 20
2.6.3 Intel®ICH7-M IDE Interface........................................................................... 21
2.6.4 Intel®ICH7-M Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface.............................................. 22
2.6.5 Intel®ICH7-M PCI Interface........................................................................... 22

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2.6.6 Intel®ICH7-M Real Time Clock ...................................................................... 23
2.6.7 Intel®ICH7-M SATA Controller ...................................................................... 23
2.6.8 Intel®ICH7-M PCIe x1 Bus: PCIe GbE Controller........................................ 23
2.6.9 Intel®ICH7-M USB Controller........................................................................ 24
2.7 LPC BUS COMPONENTS........................................................................................... 25
2.7.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 25
2.7.2 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 26
2.7.3 Fintek F81216D LPC Serial Port Chipset....................................................... 27
2.7.4 iTE IT8712F Super I/O chipset........................................................................ 28
2.7.4.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 29
2.7.4.2 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs ........................................................................ 29
2.7.4.3 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor................................................... 29
2.7.4.4 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller................................................................ 29
2.7.4.5 Super I/O GPIO Controller....................................................................... 29
2.7.4.6 Super I/O Keyboard/Mouse Controller..................................................... 30
2.8 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 30
2.8.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 30
2.8.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 31
2.8.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 32
3UNPACKING .......................................................................................................... 33
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 34
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 34
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 34
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 35
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 35
4CONNECTOR PINOUTS...................................................................................... 37
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 38
4.1.1 KINO-9455 Layout........................................................................................... 38
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 39
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 40
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 41
4.2.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 41
4.2.2 Audio Connector (9-pin).................................................................................. 42

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4.2.3 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 44
4.2.4 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 45
4.2.5 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 46
4.2.6 Fan Connector (+12V, 3-pin) .......................................................................... 47
4.2.7 Front Panel Connector (14-pin)...................................................................... 48
4.2.8 IDE Connector (40-pin)................................................................................... 49
4.2.9 LVDS LCD Connector ..................................................................................... 51
4.2.10 Mini PCI Slot ................................................................................................. 53
4.2.11 PCI Slot .......................................................................................................... 57
4.2.12 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 61
4.2.13 Serial Port Connector (COM 2)(RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485)....................... 62
4.2.14 Serial Port Connector (COM 3 and COM4).................................................. 63
4.2.15 SPDIF Connector........................................................................................... 64
4.2.16 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 65
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 66
4.3.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 67
4.3.2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 67
4.3.3 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 68
4.3.4 Serial Port Connectors (COM1 )..................................................................... 69
4.3.5 USB Connector ................................................................................................ 70
4.3.6 TV Connector................................................................................................... 71
4.3.7 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 72
5INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 74
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 75
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 76
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 76
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 77
5.3 CPU, CPU COOLING KITAND DIMM INSTALLATION ............................................. 78
5.3.1 Socket M CPU Installation .............................................................................. 78
5.3.2 Socket M CF-518-RS CPU Cooling Kit Installation ....................................... 81
5.3.3 Cooling Kit CF-479B-RS Installation.............................................................. 83
5.3.4 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 85
5.4 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 86
5.4.1 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 87

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5.4.2 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 88
5.4.3 RS-232/RS-422 or RS-485 Serial Port Select Jumper ..................................... 89
5.5 CHASSIS INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 90
5.5.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 90
5.5.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 91
5.6 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 91
5.6.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 91
5.6.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection ............................................................................. 91
5.6.3 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket.............................................................. 92
5.6.4 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 93
5.7 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................... 95
5.7.1 Audio Connection............................................................................................. 96
5.7.2 LAN Connection (Single Connector)............................................................... 96
5.7.3 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connection........................................................... 97
5.7.4 Serial Device Connection ................................................................................ 98
5.7.5 S-video Cable Connection................................................................................ 99
5.7.6 USB Connection (Dual Connector)............................................................... 100
5.7.7 VGA Monitor Connection .............................................................................. 101
6AMI BIOS.............................................................................................................. 104
6.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 105
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................. 105
6.1.2 Using Setup.................................................................................................... 105
6.1.3 Getting Help................................................................................................... 106
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes............................................ 106
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar.............................................................................................. 106
6.2 MAIN ..................................................................................................................... 107
6.3 ADVANCED............................................................................................................. 108
6.3.1 CPU Configuration........................................................................................ 109
6.3.2 IDE Configuration..........................................................................................110
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................112
6.3.3 Super IO Configuration...................................................................................118
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration.................................................................... 121
6.3.5 ACPI Configuration ....................................................................................... 126
6.3.6 APM Configuration........................................................................................ 127