IEI Technology NANO-8522 User manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
July, 2008 1.30 SATA chipset changed from Ali to VIA
February, 2008 1.20 Updated version number to match engineering revision number.
October, 2007 1.10 Update manual format
Northbridge heatsink changed to clip-free model
Northbridge heatsink attachment holes removed
June, 2006 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.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or
other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
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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 NANO-8522 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 NANO-8522. 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 NANO-8522.
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 NANO-8522. 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 NANO-8522 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 NANO-8522 package.
 1 x NANO-8522 single board computer
 1 x Audio cable
 1 x IDE cable
 1 x KB/MS Y cable
 1 x Power cable
 2 x RS-232 cable
 2 x SATA cable
 1 x SATA power cable
 1 x Mini jumper pack
 1 x Utility CD
 1 x Quick installation guide (QIG)
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 NANO-8522 Features ........................................................................................ 2
1.2 NANO-8522 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 NANO-8522 Overview Photo............................................................................. 3
1.2.2 NANO-8522 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers............................................ 4
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 5
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...............................................................................................................11
2.4 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ....................................................................................... 12
2.4.1 CPU Overview................................................................................................. 12
2.4.2 Supported Intel® Pentium® M Processors ..................................................... 12
2.4.3 Supported Intel® Celeron® M Processors...................................................... 13
2.5 INTEL®852GM GRAPHICS MEMORY CONTROLLER HUB......................................... 13
2.5.1 Intel
®
852GM Memory Support....................................................................... 14
2.5.2 Intel®852GM Display and Graphics Support................................................. 15
2.5.2.1 Analog CRT .............................................................................................. 15
2.5.2.2 LVDS Display Support ............................................................................. 16
2.5.2.3 Intel®852GM Internal Graphics Controller ............................................. 16
2.6 INTEL®82801DB I/O CONTROLLER HUB (ICH4).................................................... 18
2.6.1 IDE Interface ................................................................................................... 19
2.6.2 AC’97 Controller ............................................................................................. 19
2.6.3 USB Controller ................................................................................................ 21
2.6.4 PCI Interface.................................................................................................... 22
2.6.5 LPC Interface................................................................................................... 23
2.7 LPC BUS COMPONENTS........................................................................................... 23

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2.7.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 23
2.7.2 Fintek F81216DG LPC Serial Port Chipset.................................................... 24
2.7.3 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 24
2.7.4 Super I/O chipset.............................................................................................. 25
2.7.4.1 LPC Interface............................................................................................ 26
2.7.4.2 Infrared...................................................................................................... 26
2.7.4.3 Hardware Monitor Functions.................................................................... 27
2.7.4.4 Parallel Port............................................................................................... 27
2.7.4.5 Keyboard and Mouse Controller............................................................... 28
2.7.4.6 DIO Ports.................................................................................................. 29
2.7.4.7 Fan Speed and Fan Control....................................................................... 29
2.8 PCI BUS COMPONENTS............................................................................................ 30
2.8.1 Intel® 82551ER PCI Ethernet Controller ....................................................... 30
2.8.2 Intel® 82541PI PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller ........................................... 31
2.8.3 VIA® VT6421 SATA Drive Controller ............................................................. 32
2.8.4 PCI-104 Expansion Port.................................................................................. 33
2.9 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 33
2.9.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 33
2.9.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 34
2.9.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 34
2.10 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS............................................................................................. 34
2.10.1 NANO-8522 Embedded Systems.................................................................... 34
3 UNPACKING............................................................................................................... 36
3.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 37
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 37
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 37
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................... 38
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 38
3.3.2 Optional Components ...................................................................................... 40
4 CONNECTOR PINOUTS........................................................................................... 41
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 42
4.1.1 NANO-8522 Layout ......................................................................................... 42
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 43

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4.1.3 External Peripheral Interface Panel Connectors............................................ 44
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 45
4.2.1 ATX Power Supply Connector ......................................................................... 45
4.2.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector............................................................. 46
4.2.3 Audio Connector (10-pin)................................................................................ 47
4.2.4 Backlight Inverter Connector .......................................................................... 48
4.2.5 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 48
4.2.6 CompactFlash® Socket.................................................................................... 49
4.2.7 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 51
4.2.8 Fan Connectors................................................................................................ 52
4.2.9 IDE Connector(44-pin).................................................................................... 53
4.2.10 Infrared Interface Connector (5-pin)............................................................. 55
4.2.11 Keyboard/Mouse Connector........................................................................... 56
4.2.12 LED Connector.............................................................................................. 57
4.2.13 LVDS LCD Connector ................................................................................... 58
4.2.14 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 60
4.2.15 PCI-104 Slot................................................................................................... 62
4.2.16 Power Button Connector................................................................................ 65
4.2.17 Reset Button Connector ................................................................................. 65
4.2.18 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 66
4.2.19 SATA Drive Power Connector........................................................................ 67
4.2.20 Serial Port Connector (COM2)(RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485)........................ 68
4.2.21 Serial Port Connector (COM3, COM4)......................................................... 69
4.2.22 USB Connector (Internal).............................................................................. 70
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................. 72
4.3.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector............................................................................ 72
4.3.2 Ethernet Connector.......................................................................................... 73
4.3.3 Serial Port Connectors .................................................................................... 74
4.3.4 USB Connectors............................................................................................... 75
4.3.5 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 76
4.4 ON-BOARD JUMPERS................................................................................................ 76
5 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 77
5.1 ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 78
5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................................. 78

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5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 79
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 79
5.3 CPU, CPU COOLING KITAND DIMM INSTALLATION ............................................. 81
5.3.1 Socket 479 CPU Installation............................................................................ 81
5.3.2 Socket 479 Cooling Kit Installation................................................................. 83
5.3.3 SO-DIMM Installation..................................................................................... 86
5.3.4 CF Card Installation........................................................................................ 87
5.4 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 88
5.4.1 CF Card Setup ................................................................................................. 89
5.4.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 90
5.4.3 COM 2 Function Select Jumper....................................................................... 91
5.4.4 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 92
5.4.5 PCI-104 Serial IRQ Selector ........................................................................... 93
5.5 CHASSIS INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 94
5.5.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 94
5.5.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 95
5.6 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 95
5.6.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 95
5.6.2 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 95
5.6.3 IDE Cable Connection..................................................................................... 96
5.6.4 LVDS LCD Installation.................................................................................... 97
5.6.5 Single RS-232 Cable (w/o Bracket) ................................................................. 99
5.6.6 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................. 100
5.7 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................. 102
5.7.1 PS/2 Y-Cable Connection............................................................................... 102
5.7.2 RJ-45 Ethernet Connection............................................................................ 104
5.7.3 Serial Device Connection .............................................................................. 104
5.7.4 USB Connection (Dual Connector)............................................................... 105
5.7.5 VGA Monitor Connection .............................................................................. 106
6 BIOS SETUP.............................................................................................................. 108
6.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 109
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................. 109
6.1.2 Using Setup.................................................................................................... 109
6.1.3 Getting Help....................................................................................................110