IEI Technology NOVA-GM45A User manual

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IEI Technology Corp.
User Manual
MODEL:
NOVA-GM45A
5.25" Socket P Motherboard with
PC/104+, PCIe Mini Card Slot, PCI Slot
Dual PCIe GbE, 4 x SATA, 6 x Serial Ports
Rev. 1.00 – 9 March, 2010

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Revision
Date Version Changes
9 March, 2010 1.00 Initial release

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................. 3
1.3 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 3
1.4 DATA FLOW................................................................................................................ 5
1.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 6
2 UNPACKING................................................................................................................. 8
2.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................ 9
2.2 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................... 9
2.3 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................... 10
3 CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................... 13
3.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Layout .............................................................................................................. 14
3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 15
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 16
3.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 16
3.2.1 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 16
3.2.2 ATX Power Control Connector........................................................................ 17
3.2.3 Battery Connector............................................................................................ 18
3.2.4 Digital I/O Connector...................................................................................... 19
3.2.5 DIMM Connector............................................................................................. 20
3.2.6 Fan Connector................................................................................................. 21
3.2.7 Fan Connector................................................................................................. 22
3.2.8 Front Panel Connector .................................................................................... 23
3.2.9 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 24
3.2.10 LVDS Backlight Connector............................................................................ 25
3.2.11 LVDS Connector............................................................................................. 26
3.2.12 Parallel Port Connector ................................................................................ 27
3.2.13 PC/104+ Connector (PC/104 Part)............................................................... 29

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3.2.14 PC/104+ Connector (PCI-104 Part)............................................................. 30
3.2.15 PCI Slot.......................................................................................................... 32
3.2.16 PCIe Mini Card Slot ...................................................................................... 35
3.2.17 Power Connector........................................................................................... 36
3.2.18 Programming Port for LC4064...................................................................... 37
3.2.19 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 38
3.2.20 SATA Power Connector.................................................................................. 39
3.2.21 SDVO Connector............................................................................................ 40
3.2.22 Serial Port Connector.................................................................................... 42
3.2.23 Serial Port Connector.................................................................................... 43
3.2.24 SPI ROM Connector...................................................................................... 44
3.2.25 USB Connectors............................................................................................. 45
3.2.26 VGA Connector.............................................................................................. 46
3.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR PANEL ......................................... 47
3.3.1 HDMI Connector............................................................................................. 48
3.3.2 LAN Connector ................................................................................................ 48
4 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 50
4.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 51
4.2 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ....................................................................................... 52
4.3 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 53
4.4 CPU INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 54
4.5 COOLING KIT INSTALLATION.................................................................................... 56
4.6 SO-DIMM INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 57
4.7 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 58
4.7.1 AT Power Selection.......................................................................................... 59
4.7.2 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 60
4.7.3 COM5 Mode Setting ........................................................................................ 61
4.7.4 COM6 Mode Setting ........................................................................................ 62
4.7.5 LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper....................................................................... 63
4.7.6 LVDS Voltage Selection.................................................................................... 64
4.7.7 PC/104-Plus Voltage Setup.............................................................................. 65
4.8 CHASSIS INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 66
4.8.1 Airflow.............................................................................................................. 66
4.8.2 Motherboard Installation................................................................................. 66

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4.9 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS........................................................ 66
4.9.1 ATX Power Connection.................................................................................... 67
4.9.2 Audio Kit Installation....................................................................................... 70
4.9.3 Parallel Port Cable without Bracket ............................................................... 71
4.9.4 PC/104-Plus Card Installation ........................................................................ 72
4.9.5 PCIe Mini Card Installation ............................................................................ 73
4.9.6 RS-232/422/485 Cable with Slot Bracket ........................................................ 73
4.9.7 SATA Drive Connection ................................................................................... 74
4.9.8 Four Serial Port Connector............................................................................. 76
4.9.9 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket) ......................................................... 77
4.10 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ................................................. 78
4.10.1 HDMI Connection.......................................................................................... 78
4.10.2 LAN Connection............................................................................................. 79
4.11 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................... 80
5 BIOS.............................................................................................................................. 83
5.1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 84
5.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................... 84
5.1.2 Using Setup...................................................................................................... 84
5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 85
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 85
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 85
5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 86
5.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................... 87
5.3.1 CPU Configuration.......................................................................................... 88
5.3.2 IDE Configuration........................................................................................... 89
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ............................................................................. 90
5.3.3 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................... 95
5.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration.................................................................... 100
5.3.5 AHCI Configuration....................................................................................... 102
5.3.5.1 AHCI Port n ............................................................................................ 103
5.3.6 Remote Access Configuration........................................................................ 104
5.3.7 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 107
5.3.8 Power Configuration ..................................................................................... 109
5.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................. 109

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5.5 BOOT.......................................................................................................................112
5.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration............................................................................112
5.5.2 Boot Device Priority.......................................................................................114
5.5.3 Hard Disk Drives ............................................................................................115
5.5.4 Removable Drives...........................................................................................115
5.5.5 CD/DVD Drives..............................................................................................116
5.6 SECURITY................................................................................................................116
5.7 CHIPSET ..................................................................................................................117
5.7.1 Northbridge Configuration.............................................................................118
5.7.2 Southbridge Configuration ............................................................................ 120
5.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 121
A BIOS OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 123
B TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................... 127
C WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................................................. 131
D COMPATIBILITY.................................................................................................... 134
D.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ....................................................................... 135
D.2 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS..................................................................................... 135
D.3 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES ......................................................................... 136
E HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ....................................................... 138
E.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE TABLE FOR IPB PRODUCTS CERTIFIED AS
ROHS COMPLIANT UNDER 2002/95/EC WITHOUT MERCURY ..................................... 139

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: NOVA-GM45A ..............................................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: Connectors ..................................................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: NOVA-GM45A Dimensions (mm)...............................................................................4
Figure 1-4: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)..............................................................4
Figure 1-5: Data Flow Block Diagram...........................................................................................5
Figure 3-1: Connector and Jumper Locations...........................................................................14
Figure 3-2: Audio Connector Location.......................................................................................17
Figure 3-3: ATX Power Control Connector Location................................................................18
Figure 3-4: Battery Connector Location.....................................................................................19
Figure 3-5: Digital I/O Connector Locations ..............................................................................20
Figure 3-6: DIMM Connector........................................................................................................21
Figure 3-7: Fan Connector Location...........................................................................................22
Figure 3-8: Fan Connector Locations.........................................................................................23
Figure 3-9: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations...............................................................24
Figure 3-10: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Location..................................................................25
Figure 3-11: Panel Backlight Connector Pinout Locations......................................................26
Figure 3-12: LVDS Connector Pinout Location .........................................................................27
Figure 3-13: Parallel Port Connector Location..........................................................................28
Figure 3-14: PC/104 Slot Location ..............................................................................................29
Figure 3-15: PCI-104 Connector Location..................................................................................31
Figure 3-16: PCI Slot Location ....................................................................................................33
Figure 3-17: PCIe Mini Card Slot Location.................................................................................35
Figure 3-18: Power Connector Location ....................................................................................37
Figure 3-19: Programming Port Location ..................................................................................38
Figure 3-20: SATA Drive Connector Locations .........................................................................39
Figure 3-21: 5V Power Connector Locations.............................................................................40
Figure 3-22: SDVO Connector Location.....................................................................................41
Figure 3-23: Serial Port Connector Location.............................................................................42
Figure 3-24: Serial Port Connector Location.............................................................................44
Figure 3-25: SPI ROM Connector Location................................................................................45

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Figure 3-26: USB Connector Pinout Locations.........................................................................46
Figure 3-27: VGA Connector Location .......................................................................................47
Figure 3-28: NOVA-GM45A External Peripheral Interface Connector.....................................47
Figure 3-29: Ethernet Connector.................................................................................................49
Figure 4-1: Make sure the CPU socket retention screw is unlocked ......................................55
Figure 4-2: Lock the CPU Socket Retention Screw...................................................................56
Figure 4-3: Cooling Kit Support Bracket....................................................................................57
Figure 4-4: SO-DIMM Installation................................................................................................58
Figure 4-5: AT Power Select Jumper Location..........................................................................60
Figure 4-6: Clear CMOS Jumper .................................................................................................61
Figure 4-7: COM5 Mode Setting Jumper Location....................................................................62
Figure 4-8: COM6 Mode Setting Jumper Location....................................................................63
Figure 4-9: LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Pinout Locations................................................64
Figure 4-10: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Pinout Locations.............................................65
Figure 4-11: PC/104-Plus Voltage Setup Jumper Pinout Locations........................................66
Figure 4-12: Power Cable to Motherboard Connection............................................................67
Figure 4-13: Connect Power Cable to ATX Adapter Cable.......................................................68
Figure 4-14: Connect ATX Power Adapter Cable to Power Supply.........................................69
Figure 4-15: Connect ATX Power Cable to Motherboard .........................................................69
Figure 4-16: Audio Kit Cable Connection ..................................................................................70
Figure 4-17: LPT Cable Connection............................................................................................71
Figure 4-18: Connect the LPT Device.........................................................................................72
Figure 4-19: PC/104-Plus Card Installation................................................................................72
Figure 4-20: PCIe Mini Card Installation.....................................................................................73
Figure 4-21: Dual Serial Port Connector Cable Connection.....................................................74
Figure 4-22: SATA Drive Cable Connection...............................................................................75
Figure 4-23: SATA Power Drive Connection..............................................................................76
Figure 4-24: Four Serial Port Connector....................................................................................77
Figure 4-25: Serial Device Connector.........................................................................................77
Figure 4-26: Dual USB Cable Connection..................................................................................78
Figure 4-27: HDMI Connection....................................................................................................79
Figure 4-28: LAN Connection......................................................................................................80
Figure 4-29: Introduction Screen................................................................................................81
Figure 4-30: Available Drivers.....................................................................................................82

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................7
Table 2-1: Packing List.................................................................................................................11
Table 2-2: Optional Items.............................................................................................................12
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors...............................................................................16
Table 3–2: External Peripheral Connectors...............................................................................16
Table 3-3: Audio Connector Pinouts ..........................................................................................17
Table 3-4: ATX Power Control Connector Pinouts....................................................................18
Table 3-5: Battery Connector Pinouts........................................................................................19
Table 3-6: Digital I/O Connector Pinouts....................................................................................20
Table 3-7: Fan Connector Pinouts..............................................................................................22
Table 3-8: Fan Connector Pinouts..............................................................................................23
Table 3-9: Front Panel Connector Pinouts.................................................................................24
Table 3-10: Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts .....................................................................25
Table 3-11: Panel Backlight Connector Pinouts........................................................................26
Table 3-12: LVDS Port Connector Pinouts.................................................................................27
Table 3-13: Parallel Port Connector Pinouts .............................................................................29
Table 3-14: PC/104 Slot Connector Pinouts...............................................................................30
Table 3-15: PCI-104 Connector Pinouts .....................................................................................32
Table 3-16: PCI Slot......................................................................................................................35
Table 3-17: PCIe Mini Card Slot Pinouts ....................................................................................36
Table 3-18: Power Connector Pinouts........................................................................................37
Table 3-19: Programming Port Pinouts......................................................................................38
Table 3-20: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts...............................................................................39
Table 3-21: 5V Power Connector Pinouts ..................................................................................40
Table 3-22: SDVO Connector Pinouts ........................................................................................42
Table 3-23: Serial Port Connector Pinouts ................................................................................43
Table 3-24: Serial Port Connector Pinouts ................................................................................44
Table 3-25: SPI ROM Connector Pinouts ...................................................................................45
Table 3-26: USB Port Connector Pinouts...................................................................................46
Table 3-27: VGA Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................47

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Table 3-28: HDMI Connector Pinouts .........................................................................................48
Table 3-29: Ethernet Connector Pinouts....................................................................................49
Table 3-30: Connector LEDs........................................................................................................49
Table 4-1: Jumpers.......................................................................................................................59
Table 4-2: AT Power Select Jumper Settings ............................................................................60
Table 4-3: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings....................................................................................61
Table 4-4: COM5 Mode Setting....................................................................................................62
Table 4-5: COM6 Mode Setting....................................................................................................62
Table 4-6: LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper Settings.................................................................64
Table 4-7: LVDS Voltage Selection Jumper Settings................................................................65
Table 4-8: PC/104-Plus Voltage Setup Jumper Settings...........................................................65
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys................................................................................................85

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BIOS Menus
BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................86
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................88
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................88
BIOS Menu 4: IDE Configuration.................................................................................................89
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................91
BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................95
BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration....................................................................... 100
BIOS Menu 8: AHCI Configuration........................................................................................... 103
BIOS Menu 9: AHCI Port n Configuration Menu..................................................................... 104
BIOS Menu 10: Remote Access Configuration....................................................................... 105
BIOS Menu 11: USB Configuration.......................................................................................... 107
BIOS Menu 12: APM Configuration.......................................................................................... 109
BIOS Menu 13: PCI/PnP Configuration.................................................................................... 110
BIOS Menu 14: Boot.................................................................................................................. 112
BIOS Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration.......................................................................... 112
BIOS Menu 16: Boot Device Priority Settings ........................................................................ 114
BIOS Menu 17: Hard Disk Drives ............................................................................................. 115
BIOS Menu 18: Removable Drives........................................................................................... 115
BIOS Menu 19: CD/DVD Drives ................................................................................................ 116
BIOS Menu 20: Security............................................................................................................ 116
BIOS Menu 21: Chipset............................................................................................................. 118
BIOS Menu 22:Northbridge Chipset Configuration................................................................ 118
BIOS Menu 23:Southbridge Chipset Configuration............................................................... 120
BIOS Menu 24:Exit..................................................................................................................... 121

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Chapter
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1 Introduction

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1.1 Introduction
Figure 1-1: NOVA-GM45A
The NOVA-GM45A is a 5.25" motherboard with a Socket P CPU socket. The motherboard
has a Intel® GM45 Northbridge and Intel® ICH9M Southbridge. The system supports
Penryn-based Socket P Intel® Core™2 Duo processors with 667/800/1066 MHz front side
bus.
The system supports up to two 667/800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM memory modules of up to
2 GB each.
Video outputs include HDMI, VGA, SDVO and LVDS. The LVDS connector is for use
when the NOVA-GM45A is installed in a panel PC or other device with a built-in monitor.
The VGA and HDMI connectors provide optional external video output. The SDVO port is
available for custom applications if needed.
System expansion options include four SATA ports, PC/104+, PCIe Mini, PCI, serial ports,
parallel port and digital I/O.

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1.2 Connectors
The connectors on the NOVA-GM45A are shown in the figure below.
Figure 1-2: Connectors
1.3 Dimensions
The dimensions of the board are listed below:
Length: 146 mm
Width: 203 mm

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Figure 1-3: NOVA-GM45A Dimensions (mm)
External peripheral interface connector panel dimensions are shown in 2Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)

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1.4 Data Flow
2Figure 1-5 shows the data flow between the two on-board chipsets and other components
installed on the motherboard and described in the following sections of this chapter.
Figure 1-5: Data Flow Block Diagram

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1.5 Technical Specifications
NOVA-GM45A technical specifications are listed in table below.
Specification NOVA-GM45A
Form Factor 5.25"
Socket Socket P
CPU Supported 45 nm Socket P Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
45 nm Socket P Intel® Celeron® M processor
Front Side Bus (FSB) 667/800/1066 MHz
Northbridge Chipset Intel® GM45
Southbridge Chipset Intel® ICH9M
Memory 667/800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM
Audio Realtek ALC888 HD audio
LAN Realtek RTL8111CP PCIe GbE
Serial Port Controller iTE IT8718F
BIOS AMI BIOS label
Watchdog Timer Software programmable supports 1~255 sec. system reset
Expansion 1 x PCIe Mini
1 x PCI slot
1 x PC/104+
I/O Interface Connectors
Audio Connector 10-pin header
Display port One VGA port
One 18-bit or 24-bit dual-channel LVDS port
One external HDMI port supports up to 1080p
Ethernet 2 x LAN
Serial Ports 4 x RS-232
2 x RS-232/422/485
USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8 x USB (on four pin headers)

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Specification NOVA-GM45A
Storage
Serial ATA 4 x SATA (3 Gb/s)
Environmental and Power Specifications
Power Supply 12 V
Power Consumption 5.76 A@12 V (2.26 GHz Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 with
1066 MHz FSB and 2 x 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 running
3DMark 2001SE)
Operating temperature 0ºC ~ 60ºC (requires cooler and silicone heat sink paste)
Humidity 0% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Physical Specifications
Dimensions 203 mm x 146 mm
Weight GW/NW 850 g / 290 g
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications

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Chapter
2
2 Unpacking