IEI Technology KINO-G45A User manual

KINO-G45A Mini-ITX Motherboard
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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
MODEL:
KINO-G45A
Mini-ITX LGA775 Motherboard for Intel® Core™2
Duo/Quad/Extreme CPU, 800/1066/1333MHz FSB, VGA, DVI-D,
HDMI, LAN, SATA, PCI, USB, HD Audio, RoHS Compliant
Rev. 1.01 – 12 August, 2010

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Revision
Date Version Changes
12 August, 2010 1.01 Minor edit
10 July, 2009 1.00 Initial release

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 BENEFITS ................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................. 4
1.5 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 5
1.6 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 6
1.7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 7
2 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................. 9
2.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 10
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 10
2.3 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................11
2.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 12
3 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 13
3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 14
3.1.1 KINO-G45A Layout ......................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 14
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 15
3.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 16
3.2.1 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 16
3.2.2 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 17
3.2.3 CPU Fan Connector........................................................................................ 18
3.2.4 CPU Power Input Connector........................................................................... 19
3.2.5 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 19
3.2.6 Front Panel Connector .................................................................................... 20
3.2.7 Memory Card Slot............................................................................................ 21
3.2.8 PCI Card Slot................................................................................................... 22
3.2.9 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................... 23
3.2.10 S/PDIF Connector ......................................................................................... 23

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3.2.11 SPI Flash Connector...................................................................................... 24
3.2.12 System Fan Connector................................................................................... 25
3.2.13 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 26
3.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 28
3.3.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 28
3.3.2 DVI Connector................................................................................................. 29
3.3.3 HDMI Connector............................................................................................. 29
3.3.4 Keyboard/Mouse Connector............................................................................ 30
3.3.5 LAN Connector ................................................................................................ 31
3.3.6 Serial Port Connectors (COM1)...................................................................... 31
3.3.7 USB Connector ................................................................................................ 32
3.3.8 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 33
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 34
4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 35
4.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 35
4.2.1 Socket LGA775 CPU Installation.................................................................... 37
4.2.2 Socket LGA775 Cooling Kit Installation ......................................................... 40
4.2.3 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 42
4.3 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 43
4.3.1 AT/ATX Power Mode ....................................................................................... 43
4.3.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 44
4.3.3 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 45
4.3.4 USB Cable (Dual Port) with Slot Bracket ....................................................... 46
4.4 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................... 48
4.4.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 48
4.4.2 DVI Display Device Connection...................................................................... 49
4.4.3 LAN Connection............................................................................................... 50
4.4.4 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connection........................................................... 50
4.4.5 USB Connection (Dual Connector)................................................................. 51
4.4.6 VGA Monitor Connection ................................................................................ 52
4.5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 53
5 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 55
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 56

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5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 56
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 56
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 57
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 57
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 57
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 58
5.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 59
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 60
5.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 61
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 62
5.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 67
5.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration...................................................................... 69
5.3.5 AHCI Configuration......................................................................................... 72
5.3.5.1 AHCI Port n .............................................................................................. 73
5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration.......................................................................... 74
5.3.7 USB Configuration........................................................................................... 76
5.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................... 78
5.5 BOOT........................................................................................................................ 81
5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................. 81
5.5.2 Boot Device Priority........................................................................................ 84
5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives............................................................................................. 85
5.5.4 Removable Drives............................................................................................ 86
5.5.5 CD/DVD Drives............................................................................................... 86
5.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................. 87
5.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................... 88
5.7.1 Northbridge Configuration.............................................................................. 89
5.7.1.1 Video Function Configuration .................................................................. 91
5.7.2 Southbridge Configuration .............................................................................. 93
5.8 EXIT......................................................................................................................... 96
A BIOS OPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 98
B TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................... 102
C DIGITAL I/O INTERFACE..................................................................................... 106
C.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 107

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C.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS.................................................................................... 107
C.3ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 107
C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 107
C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 107
D WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 108
E COMPATIBILITY.....................................................................................................111
E.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS.........................................................................112
E.2 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ......................................................................................112
E.3 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES...........................................................................113
F HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE.........................................................114
F.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ......................................115

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: KINO-G45A...................................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Connectors ..................................................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: KINO-G45A Dimensions (mm) ...................................................................................5
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram......................................................................................................6
Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers.........................................................................................14
Figure 3-2: ATX Power Connector Pinout Locations................................................................16
Figure 3-3: Battery Connector Location.....................................................................................17
Figure 3-4: CPU Fan Connector Location..................................................................................18
Figure 3-5: CPU Power Input Connector Location....................................................................19
Figure 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Locations ..............................................................................20
Figure 3-7: Front Panel Connector Location .............................................................................21
Figure 3-8: Memory Card Slot Location .....................................................................................22
Figure 3-9: PCI Card Slot Location.............................................................................................22
Figure 3-10: SATA Drive Connector Location ...........................................................................23
Figure 3-11: SPDIF Connector Location ....................................................................................24
Figure 3-12: SPI Flash Connector...............................................................................................25
Figure 3-13: System Fan Connector Location...........................................................................26
Figure 3-14: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................27
Figure 3-15: External Peripheral Interface Connector..............................................................28
Figure 3-16: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................28
Figure 3-17: PS/2 Pinouts ............................................................................................................30
Figure 3-18: Serial Port Pinouts..................................................................................................32
Figure 3-19: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................33
Figure 4-1: Intel LGA775 Socket .................................................................................................37
Figure 4-2: Remove Protective Cover.........................................................................................38
Figure 4-3: CPU Socket Load Plate.............................................................................................38
Figure 4-4: Insert the Socket LGA775 CPU................................................................................39
Figure 4-5: Cooling Kits (CF-520 and CF-775A) ........................................................................40
Figure 4-6: Securing the Heat sink to the KINO-G45A..............................................................41
Figure 4-7: DIMM Installation.......................................................................................................42

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Figure 4-8: AT/ATX Power Mode Jumper Location...................................................................44
Figure 4-9: Clear BIOS Jumper Location ...................................................................................45
Figure 4-10: SATA Drive Cable Connection...............................................................................45
Figure 4-11: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................46
Figure 4-12: Dual USB Cable Connection..................................................................................47
Figure 4-13: Audio Connector.....................................................................................................48
Figure 4-14: DVI Connector .........................................................................................................49
Figure 4-15: LAN Connection......................................................................................................50
Figure 4-16: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector.........................................................................51
Figure 4-17: USB Connector........................................................................................................52
Figure 4-18: VGA Connector .......................................................................................................53
Figure 4-19: Introduction Screen................................................................................................54
Figure 4-20: Available Drivers.....................................................................................................54

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................8
Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................12
Table 2-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................12
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................15
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................15
Table 3-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts .................................................................................17
Table 3-4: Battery Connector Pinouts........................................................................................18
Table 3-5: CPU Fan Connector Pinouts......................................................................................18
Table 3-6: CPU Power Input Connector Pinouts.......................................................................19
Table 3-7: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts....................................................................................20
Table 3-8: Front Panel Connector Pinouts.................................................................................21
Table 3-9: SPDIF Connector Pinouts..........................................................................................24
Table 3-10: SPI Flash Connector.................................................................................................25
Table 3-11: System Fan Connector Pinouts ..............................................................................26
Table 3-12: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................27
Table 3-13: DVI Connector Pinouts.............................................................................................29
Table 3-14: HDMI Pinouts ............................................................................................................30
Table 3-15: PS/2 Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................31
Table 3-16: LAN Pinouts ..............................................................................................................31
Table 3-17: Serial Port Pinouts....................................................................................................32
Table 3-18: USB Port Pinouts......................................................................................................32
Table 3-19: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................33
Table 4-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................43
Table 4-2: AT/ATX Power Mode Jumper Settings.....................................................................44
Table 4-3: Clear BIOS Jumper Settings......................................................................................44
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................57

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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................58
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................60
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................60
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................61
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................63
BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................67
BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration..........................................................................69
BIOS Menu 8: AHCI Configuration..............................................................................................72
BIOS Menu 9: AHCI Port n Configuration Menu........................................................................73
BIOS Menu 10: Remote Access Configuration..........................................................................74
BIOS Menu 11: USB Configuration.............................................................................................77
BIOS Menu 12: PCI/PnP Configuration.......................................................................................79
BIOS Menu 13: Boot.....................................................................................................................81
BIOS Menu 14: Boot Settings Configuration.............................................................................81
BIOS Menu 15: Boot Device Priority Settings ...........................................................................84
BIOS Menu 16: Hard Disk Drives ................................................................................................85
BIOS Menu 17: Removable Drives..............................................................................................86
BIOS Menu 18: CD/DVD Drives ...................................................................................................87
BIOS Menu 19: Security...............................................................................................................87
BIOS Menu 20: Chipset................................................................................................................89
BIOS Menu 21:Northbridge Chipset Configuration...................................................................89
BIOS Menu 22: Northbridge Chipset Configuration..................................................................92
BIOS Menu 23: Southbridge Chipset Configuration.................................................................94
BIOS Menu 24: Exit.......................................................................................................................97

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Chapter
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1 Introduction

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1.1 Introduction
Figure 1-1: KINO-G45A
The KINO-G45A is a Mini-ITX motherboard. It accepts a Socket LGA775 Intel® Core™2
Duo/Quad/Extreme processor and supports two 667/800 MHz Dual-channel DDR2 DIMM
modules up to 2.0 GB each. The KINO-G45A supports multiple video outputs including
VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. Expansion and I/O include a PCI card slot, High Definition
audio, four USB ports on the rear panel, two USB ports via pin headers, six SATA
connectors and a keyboard/mouse connector.

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1.2 Benefits
Some of the KINO-G45A motherboard benefits include:
Powerful graphics with multiple monitors
Staying connected with both wired LAN connections
Speedy running of multiple programs and applications
1.3 Features
Some of the KINO-G45A motherboard features are listed below:
Mini-ITX
RoHS compliant
LGA 775 CPU socket
PCI card expansion slot
Supports two dual-channel DDR2 DIMMs
Gigabit Ethernet connector
Six SATA connectors
High Definition audio
Intel® GMA X4500HD for DX10 and OpenGL 2.0 support
MPEG-2, WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) support

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1.4 Connectors
The connectors on the KINO-G45A are shown in the figure below.
Figure 1-2: Connectors

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1.5 Dimensions
The main dimensions of the KINO-G45A are shown in the diagram below.
Figure 1-3: KINO-G45A Dimensions (mm)

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1.6 Data Flow
4Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other
components installed on the motherboard.
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram

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1.7 Technical Specifications
KINO-G45A technical specifications are listed in 4Table 1-1.
Specification KINO-G45A
Form Factor Mini-ITX
CPU Intel® Core™2 Duo/Quad/Extreme
FSB Speed 800/1066/1333 MHz
Northbridge Intel® G45
Southbridge Intel® ICH10
Memory Two dual-channel 667/800 MHz DDR2 DIMMs up to 2.0 GB
each
Display VGA (Intel® G45)
DVI-D (through Asmedia ASM1442T)
HDMI (through Asmedia ASM1442T)
Storage Six SATA2 connectors
LAN Realtek RTL8111CP
One RJ-45 port
Audio Realtek ALC888 HD Audio codec
One external audio connector
One SPDIF by internal pin header
Serial One RS-232 serial port
USB Four USB ports
Two USB ports by internal pin headers
Super I/O iTE IT8718F
BIOS AMI
Keyboard/mouse PS/2
Digital I/O 8-bit (4-bit input, 4-bit output)
Watchdog Timer Software programmable 1-255 sec. through the super I/O
Power Supply ATX Power, AT/ATX mode supported

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Specification KINO-G45A
Power Consumption 3.3V @ 0.38A, 5V@ 6.99A, 12V@ 3.54A(Intel E8500
3.16GHz,DDR2 800MHz 2Gb x 2, 3D Mark 2001SE)
Temperature 0ºC – 60ºC (32ºF – 140ºF)
Humidity 5%~95% non-condensing
Dimensions (WxL) 170 mm x 170 mm
Weight (GW/NW) 1100 g / 390 g
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications

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Chapter
2
2 Packing List