IEI Technology NANO-9453 User manual

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Revision
Date Version Changes
2008-07-03 1.11 Removed JP3
Replaced 32200-025401-RS with 32100-147900-RS
2008-03-18 1.10 Changed the Northbridge chipset form Intel® 945GM to Intel® 945GME
Added more extensive list of supported processors.
Added Compatibility Appendix
Added terminology Appendix
Removed glossary from the front of the manual
2007-03-15 1.0 Initial release

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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-9453 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-9453. 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 NANO-9453.
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 NANO-9453. 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-9453 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-9453 package.
 1 x NANO-9453 single board computer
 1 x 4 RS-232 adapter cable
 1 x Power cable
 1 x IDE cable
 1 x SATA power cable
 2 x SATA cables
 1 x KB/MS cable
 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..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 NANO-9453 Benefits.......................................................................................... 2
1.1.2 NANO-9453 Features ........................................................................................ 2
1.2 NANO-9453 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 NANO-9453 Overview Photo............................................................................. 3
1.2.2 NANO-9453 Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers............................................ 4
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................... 5
2DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 7
2.1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................................. 8
2.2.1 Board Dimensions.............................................................................................. 8
2.2.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions................................................................ 9
2.3 DATA FLOW.............................................................................................................. 10
2.4 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ........................................................................................11
2.4.1 Compatible Processor Overview ......................................................................11
2.4.2 Supported Socket M Processors....................................................................... 12
2.5 INTEL®945GME NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET ............................................................... 14
2.5.1 Intel®945GME Overview................................................................................ 14
2.5.2 Intel® 945GME Memory Support.................................................................... 14
2.5.3 Intel®945GME Integrated Graphics............................................................... 15
2.5.3.1 Intel® 945GME Analog CRT Support...................................................... 16
2.5.3.2 Intel® 945GME SDVO to VGA............................................................... 16
2.5.3.3 Intel®945GME LVDS Support................................................................. 17
2.5.4 Intel®945GME Direct Media Interface (DMI)................................................ 18
2.6 INTEL®ICH7-M SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET................................................................. 19
2.6.1 Intel®ICH7-M Overview ................................................................................. 19
2.6.2 Intel®ICH7-M Audio Codec ’97 Controller.................................................... 19
2.6.3 Intel®ICH7-M IDE Interface........................................................................... 20
2.6.4 Intel®ICH7-M Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface.............................................. 22

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2.6.5 Intel®ICH7-M PCI Interface........................................................................... 22
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 USB Controller........................................................................ 24
2.7 PCIE BUS COMPONENTS .......................................................................................... 25
2.7.1 PCIe Bus Overview.......................................................................................... 25
2.7.2 Broadcom PCI Express GbE interface............................................................. 25
2.7.3 Mini PCIe......................................................................................................... 26
2.8 LPC BUS COMPONENTS........................................................................................... 27
2.8.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 27
2.8.2 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 28
2.8.3 Super I/O chipset.............................................................................................. 29
2.8.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 29
2.8.3.2 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs ........................................................................ 30
2.8.3.3 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor................................................... 30
2.8.3.4 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller................................................................ 30
2.8.3.5 Super I/O Parallel Port.............................................................................. 30
2.8.3.6 Super I/O Keyboard Controller................................................................. 31
2.8.4 Fintek F81216DG LPC Serial Port Chipset.................................................... 31
2.9 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 31
2.9.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 31
2.9.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 32
2.9.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 33
3UNPACKING .......................................................................................................... 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
3.3.2 Optional Items.................................................................................................. 38
4CONNECTOR PINOUTS...................................................................................... 40
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS .................................................................... 41
4.1.1 NANO-9453 Layout ......................................................................................... 41

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4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 42
4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 43
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 44
4.2.1 +12V ATX Power Supply Connector ............................................................... 44
4.2.2 +5V ATX Power Supply Connector ................................................................. 45
4.2.3 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector............................................................. 46
4.2.4 Audio Connector (9-pin).................................................................................. 47
4.2.5 Compact Flash Socket...................................................................................... 48
4.2.6 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 51
4.2.7 Fan Connector................................................................................................. 51
4.2.8 Front Panel Connector (12-pin)...................................................................... 52
4.2.9 IDE Connector(44-pin).................................................................................... 54
4.2.10 Infrared Interface Connector (5-pin)............................................................. 55
4.2.11 LVDS LCD Connector.................................................................................... 56
4.2.12 Mini PCIe Socket ........................................................................................... 58
4.2.13 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 60
4.2.14 PCI-104 Slot................................................................................................... 61
4.2.15 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 64
4.2.16 Serial Port Connector (RS-422 or RS-485)................................................... 65
4.2.17 4-port Serial Port Connector (RS-232).......................................................... 66
4.2.18 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 68
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 69
4.3.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 70
4.3.2 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 71
4.3.3 USB Connector ................................................................................................ 72
4.3.4 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 Cooling Kit CF-479B-RS Installation.............................................................. 81

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5.3.3 SO-DIMM Installation..................................................................................... 83
5.3.4 CF Card Installation........................................................................................ 84
5.4 JUMPER SETTINGS.................................................................................................... 86
5.4.1 CF Card Setup ................................................................................................. 87
5.4.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 88
5.4.3 COM 2 Function Select Jumper....................................................................... 89
5.4.4 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 90
5.4.5 PCI-104 VIO Selector Jumper......................................................................... 91
5.5 CHASSIS INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 92
5.5.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 92
5.5.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 93
5.6 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 93
5.6.1 Peripheral Device Cables................................................................................ 93
5.6.2 IDE Cable Connection..................................................................................... 94
5.6.3 5.1 Channel Audio Kit Installation.................................................................. 95
5.6.4 7.1 Channel Audio Kit Installation.................................................................. 97
5.6.5 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 98
5.6.6 Serial Port Connector Cable (Four Ports) Cable Connection...................... 100
5.6.7 USB Cable (Dual Port).................................................................................. 101
5.7 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION................................................. 102
5.7.1 VGA Monitor Connection .............................................................................. 103
5.7.2 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connection................................................................ 104
5.7.3 RJ-45 Ethernet Connection............................................................................ 105
5.7.4 USB Connection............................................................................................. 106
6AMI 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
6.3 ADVANCED..............................................................................................................112
6.3.1 CPU Configuration.........................................................................................113

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6.3.2 IDE Configuration..........................................................................................115
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................116
6.3.3 Super IO Configuration.................................................................................. 122
6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration.................................................................... 126
6.3.5 ACPI Configuration ....................................................................................... 131
6.3.5.1 General ACPI Configuration................................................................... 132
6.3.6 APM Configuration........................................................................................ 134
6.3.7 MPS Configuration ........................................................................................ 137
6.3.8 Remote Access Configuration........................................................................ 138
6.3.9 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 142
6.3.9.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration............................................... 144
6.4 PCI/PNP ................................................................................................................ 146
6.5 BOOT ..................................................................................................................... 153
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration........................................................................... 153
6.5.2 Boot Device Priority...................................................................................... 156
6.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 158
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 159
6.7.1 NorthBridge Configuration............................................................................ 160
6.7.1.1 Video Function Configuration ................................................................ 164
6.7.2 SouthBridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 167
6.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 169
7DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 171
7.1 AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 172
7.2 DRIVER CD AUTO-RUN.......................................................................................... 172
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................. 173
7.4 INTEL GRAPHICS MEDIAACCELERATOR DRIVER ................................................... 175
7.5 BROADCOM LAN DRIVER (FOR GBE LAN) INSTALLATION .................................. 179
7.6 REALTEK HD AUDIO DRIVER (ALC883) INSTALLATION ....................................... 183
7.6.1 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................... 183
7.6.2 Driver Installation ......................................................................................... 183
7.7 REALTEK AC`97 AUDIO DRIVER (ALC665) INSTALLATION .................................. 186
7.7.1 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................... 186
7.7.2 Driver Installation ......................................................................................... 186
ABIOS OPTIONS.................................................................................................... 192

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BTERMINOLOGY................................................................................................. 197
CDIO INTERFACE................................................................................................. 202
C.1 DIO INTERFACE INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 203
C.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS ................................................................................... 203
C.3 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 204
C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 204
C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 204
DWATCHDOG TIMER .......................................................................................... 205
EADDRESS MAPPING.......................................................................................... 208
E.1 ADDRESS MAP....................................................................................................... 209
E.2 1ST MB MEMORYADDRESS MAP.......................................................................... 210
E.3 IRQ MAPPING TABLE ............................................................................................ 210
E.4 DMA CHANNELASSIGNMENTS ..............................................................................211
FCOMPATIBILITY................................................................................................ 212
F.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS........................................................................ 213
F.2 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ..................................................................................... 213
F.3 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES .......................................................................... 214
GHAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE................................................... 215
G.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY..................................... 216
HINDEX.................................................................................................................... 219

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: NANO-9453 Overview [Front View] ...........................................................................3
Figure 1-2: NANO-9453 Overview [Rear View].............................................................................4
Figure 2-1: NANO-9453 Dimensions (mm)...................................................................................8
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)..............................................................9
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram.........................................................................................10
Figure 2-4: 200-pin SO-DIMM Socket..........................................................................................15
Figure 2-5: VGA1 Connector .......................................................................................................16
Figure 2-6: VGA2 Connectors .....................................................................................................17
Figure 2-7: LVDS Connector........................................................................................................18
Figure 2-8: Audio Connector.......................................................................................................20
Figure 2-9: IDE Connector ...........................................................................................................21
Figure 2-10: PC/104-Plus Connector ..........................................................................................23
Figure 2-11: SATA Connectors ....................................................................................................24
Figure 2-12: USB Connectors......................................................................................................25
Figure 2-13: PCIe GbE Controllers..............................................................................................26
Figure 2-14: Mini PCIe Socket .....................................................................................................27
Figure 2-15: Serial Port Chipset (Under the CF Card Socket)..................................................28
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations...........................................................................41
Figure 4-2: Connector and Jumper Locations (Solder Side) ...................................................42
Figure 4-3: +12V ATX Power Connector Location.....................................................................45
Figure 4-4: +5V ATX Power Connector Location.......................................................................46
Figure 4-5: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Location ....................................................47
Figure 4-6: Audio Connector Pinouts.........................................................................................48
Figure 4-7: CF Card Socket Location .........................................................................................49
Figure 4-8: DIO Connector Locations.........................................................................................51
Figure 4-9: +12V Fan Connector Location.................................................................................52
Figure 4-10: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations.............................................................53
Figure 4-11: Secondary IDE Device Connector Locations.......................................................54
Figure 4-12: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations ...................................................................56
Figure 4-13: LVDS LCD Connector Pinout Locations...............................................................57
Figure 4-14: Mini PCIe Connector Pinout Locations.................................................................59

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Figure 4-15: Parallel Port Connector Location..........................................................................61
Figure 4-16: PCI-104 Slot Location.............................................................................................63
Figure 4-17: SATA Drive Connector Locations..........................................................................65
Figure 4-18: RS-422/485 Serial Port Connector Location.........................................................66
Figure 4-19: 4-port Serial Port Connector Pinout Locations ...................................................67
Figure 4-20: USB Connector Pinout Locations .........................................................................69
Figure 4-21: NANO-9453 External Peripheral Interface Connector.........................................69
Figure 4-22: PS/2 Pinouts ............................................................................................................70
Figure 4-23: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector......................................................................................71
Figure 4-24: VGA Connector........................................................................................................73
Figure 5-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked ......................................79
Figure 5-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw...................................................................80
Figure 5-3: IEI CF-479B-RS Cooling Kit......................................................................................81
Figure 5-4: Cooling Kit Support Bracket....................................................................................82
Figure 5-5: Connect the cooling fan cable.................................................................................82
Figure 5-6: SO-DIMM Installation ................................................................................................83
Figure 5-7: CF Card Installation ..................................................................................................85
Figure 5-8: Jumper Locations.....................................................................................................86
Figure 5-9: CF Card Setup Jumper Location.............................................................................87
Figure 5-10: Clear CMOS Jumper ...............................................................................................89
Figure 5-11: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Location.............................................................90
Figure 5-12: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations..............................................91
Figure 5-13: PCI-104 VIO Selector Jumper Pinout Locations..................................................92
Figure 5-15: IDE Cable Connection.............................................................................................94
Figure 5-16: 5.1 Channel Audio Kit.............................................................................................96
Figure 5-17: 5.1 Channel Audio Kit.............................................................................................98
Figure 5-18: SATA Drive Cable Connection ...............................................................................99
Figure 5-19: SATA Power Drive Connection ........................................................................... 100
Figure 5-20: Four Serial Port Connector Cable Connection ................................................. 101
Figure 5-21: Dual USB Cable Connection............................................................................... 102
Figure 5-22: VGA Connector..................................................................................................... 103
Figure 5-23: PS/2 Connector .................................................................................................... 104
Figure 5-24: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector................................................................................... 106
Figure 5-25: USB Connector..................................................................................................... 107
Figure 6-1: Video Function Configuration............................................................................... 165

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Figure 7-1: Available Drivers .................................................................................................... 173
Figure 7-2: Chipset Driver Installation Program..................................................................... 173
Figure 7-3: Chipset Driver Installation Welcome Screen....................................................... 174
Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver Installation License Agreement .................................................. 174
Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver Readme File Information ............................................................. 175
Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Installation Complete................................................................... 175
Figure 7-7: Select the Operating System ................................................................................ 176
Figure 7-8: VGA Driver .............................................................................................................. 176
Figure 7-9: GMA Driver Readme File ....................................................................................... 177
Figure 7-10: GMA Driver File Extraction.................................................................................. 177
Figure 7-11: GMA Driver Installation Welcome Screen.......................................................... 178
Figure 7-12: GMA Driver License Agreement ......................................................................... 178
Figure 7-13: GMA Driver Installing Notice............................................................................... 179
Figure 7-14: GMA Driver Installation Complete...................................................................... 179
Figure 7-15: Access Windows Control Panel ......................................................................... 180
Figure 7-16: Double Click the System Icon............................................................................. 180
Figure 7-17: Double Click the Device Manager Tab ............................................................... 181
Figure 7-18: Device Manager List ............................................................................................ 181
Figure 7-19: Search for Suitable Driver................................................................................... 182
Figure 7-20: Locate Driver Files............................................................................................... 182
Figure 7-21: Location Browsing Window................................................................................ 183
Figure 7-22: 4-AUDIO\AC-KIT883HD\Windows Folder........................................................... 184
Figure 7-23: HD Audio Driver Setup Extracting Files............................................................. 184
Figure 7-24: HD Audio Driver Setup Welcome Screen........................................................... 185
Figure 7-25: HD Audio Driver Installation Complete.............................................................. 185
Figure 7-26: CD 4-AUDIO\AC-KIT08R\Windows Folder ......................................................... 187
Figure 7-27: AC`97 Audio Driver Install Shield Wizard Starting............................................ 187
Figure 7-28: AC`97 Audio Driver Setup Preparation .............................................................. 188
Figure 7-29: AC`97 Audio Driver Welcome Screen................................................................. 188
Figure 7-30: AC`97 Audio Driver Software Configuration ..................................................... 189
Figure 7-31: AC`97 Audio Driver Digital Signal....................................................................... 189
Figure 7-32: AC`97 Audio Driver Installation Begins ............................................................. 190
Figure 7-33: AC`97 Audio Driver Installation Complete......................................................... 190

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications ..............................................................................................6
Table 2-1: Core™Processor Features.........................................................................................11
Table 2-2: Celeron® M Processor Features ...............................................................................11
Table 2-3: Supported Processors ...............................................................................................13
Table 2-4: Supported HDD Specifications..................................................................................22
Table 2-5: Power Consumption...................................................................................................33
Table 3-1: Package List Contents................................................................................................37
Table 3-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................39
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors ...............................................................................43
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors ..............................................................................................44
Table 4-3: +12V ATX Power Connector Pinouts.........................................................................45
Table 4-4: +5V ATX Power Connector Pinouts...........................................................................46
Table 4-5: ATX Power Supply Enable Connector Pinouts ........................................................47
Table 4-6: Audio Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................48
Table 4-7: CF Card Socket Pinouts.............................................................................................50
Table 4-8: DIO Connector Pinouts...............................................................................................51
Table 4-9: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................52
Table 4-10: Front Panel Connector Pinouts...............................................................................53
Table 4-11: Secondary IDE Connector Pinouts..........................................................................55
Table 4-12: Infrared Connector Pinouts .....................................................................................56
Table 4-13: LVDS LCD Port Connector Pinouts.........................................................................58
Table 4-14: Mini PCIe Socket Pinouts.........................................................................................60
Table 4-15: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts..............................................................................61
Table 4-16: PCI-104 Slot Connector Pinouts..............................................................................64
Table 4-17: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts................................................................................65
Table 4-18: RS-422/RS-485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts ......................................................66
Table 4-19: 4-Port Serial Port Connector....................................................................................68
Table 4-20: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................69
Table 4-21: Mini-DIN 6 PS/2 Connector Pinouts ........................................................................70
Table 4-22: LAN Pinouts...............................................................................................................71
Table 4-23: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs .............................................................................72

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Table 4-24: USB Port Pinouts......................................................................................................72
Table 4-25: VGA Connector Pinouts ...........................................................................................73
Table 5-1: Jumpers .......................................................................................................................86
Table 5-2: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings................................................................................87
Table 5-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................88
Table 5-4: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Settings .................................................................89
Table 5-5: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings.................................................................90
Table 5-6: PCI-104 VIO Selector Jumper Settings.....................................................................91
Table 5-8: IEI Provided Cables ....................................................................................................93
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys ..............................................................................................110

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BIOS Menus
Menu 1: Main...............................................................................................................................111
Menu 2: Advanced......................................................................................................................113
Menu 3: CPU Configuration.......................................................................................................114
Menu 4: IDE Configuration ........................................................................................................115
Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...................................................................117
Menu 6: Super IO Configuration .............................................................................................. 122
Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration................................................................................. 127
Menu 8: ACPI Configuration..................................................................................................... 132
Menu 9: General ACPI Configuration [Advanced\ ACPI Configuration] .............................. 133
Menu 10:Advanced Power Management Configuration........................................................ 134
Menu 11: MPS Configuration.................................................................................................... 137
Menu 12: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced]............................................................ 138
Menu 13: USB Configuration.................................................................................................... 142
Menu 14: USB Mass Storage Device Configuration............................................................... 144
Menu 15: PCI/PnP Configuration ............................................................................................. 147
Menu 16: Boot............................................................................................................................ 153
Menu 17: Boot Settings Configuration.................................................................................... 154
Menu 18: Boot Device Priority Settings .................................................................................. 157
Menu 19: Security...................................................................................................................... 158
Menu 20: Chipset....................................................................................................................... 159
Menu 21:NorthBridge Chipset Configuration......................................................................... 160
Menu 22:SouthBridge Chipset Configuration......................................................................... 167
Menu 23:Exit............................................................................................................................... 169

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1 Introduction
Chapter
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1.1 Introduction
The NANO-9453 EPIC form factor CPU card is a Socket M Intel® Core™2 Duo, Core™
Duo, Core™ Solo or Celeron® M CPU platform. The NANO-9453 has a maximum front
side bus (FSB) frequency of 667MHz and comes with two VGA interfaces and dual PCI
Express (PCIe) Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) controllers. The NANO-9453 supports up to two,
second-generation 3.0 Gbps serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives (HDD) and up to six USB
2.0 devices. The NANO-9453 also has a PCI-104 socket and a Mini PCI Express (PCIe)
socket for system expansion. Multiple display support adds versatility to the system
enabling system integrators and designers increased flexibility in selecting display panel
options.
1.1.1 NANO-9453 Benefits
Some of the NANO-9453 benefits are listed below:
 Multiple display output options
 Storage flexibility with support for SATAII drives, IDE drives and
CompactFlash (CF) disks
 Expandable system with PCI-104 and mini PCIe slots
 DDR2 support enables faster data transfers
 Multiple I/O interfaces provide connectivity to a broad range of external
peripheral devices
1.1.2 NANO-9453 Features
Some of the NANO-9453 features are listed below.
 Support for Socket M Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or Core™ Solo CPUs
 Maximum FSB of 667MHz
 Supports one 200-pin 533MHz or 667MHz 1GB DDR2 SO-DIMM memory
 Two SATA II drives with transfer rates of 3.0 Gbps supported
 Two UltraATA 100, Ultra ATA66 or UltraATA33 IDE HDDs supported
 Six USB 2.0 devices supported
 Dual PCIe GbE Ethernet connectivity
 Multiple display options including dual VGA-out and dual-channel LVDS