Lippert Thunderbird-E3100 User manual

TME-ITX-E3100-R0V8.doc
Revision 0.8 / April 11
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Thunderbird-E3100
Mini-ITX Motherboard
Technical Manual

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Technical Manual Thunderbird-E3100
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Table of Contents
1. Overview 1
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
Features................................................................................................. 1
Block Diagram......................................................................................... 2
1.2 Ordering Information............................................................................. 3
Thunderbird-E3100 Models ....................................................................... 3
Cable Sets and Accessories ....................................................................... 3
1.3 Specifications ........................................................................................ 4
Electrical Specifications ............................................................................ 4
Environmental Specifications..................................................................... 4
MTBF ..................................................................................................... 4
Mechanical.............................................................................................. 4
Mounting in Mini-ITX enclosure.................................................................. 5
Mounting in ATX enclosure........................................................................ 5
2. Getting Started 6
2.1 Connector Locations .............................................................................. 6
Top........................................................................................................ 6
Bottom................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Jumper Locations................................................................................... 8
2.3 LED Indicators ....................................................................................... 10
2.4 Hardware Setup..................................................................................... 11
3. Module Description 12
3.1 Processor............................................................................................... 12
3.2 Intel® 3100 Chipset .............................................................................. 12
3.3 Graphics Controller (xgi, Volari™ Z9M Series) ....................................... 13
VGA Connector.......................................................................................13
LVDS Transmitter / Connector (optional) ...................................................14
Display Backlight Connector (optional) ......................................................15
Display Voltage Selector ..........................................................................15
3.4 Gigabit Ethernet..................................................................................... 16
3.5 USB 2.0 Ports......................................................................................... 17

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USB 0…3 ...............................................................................................17
USB 4…5 ...............................................................................................17
3.6 SATA Ports............................................................................................. 18
3.7 Serial Ports ............................................................................................ 18
COM Connector ......................................................................................18
RS485-Termination Jumpers ....................................................................19
3.8 On Board Power Supply ......................................................................... 20
Power Connector ....................................................................................20
Real Time Clock Backup...........................................................................20
3.9 System Panel Connector ........................................................................ 21
Power-Button.........................................................................................21
Power-LED.............................................................................................21
Reset-In ................................................................................................21
HDD-LED...............................................................................................21
Watchdog-LED .......................................................................................22
Intruder-Detect ......................................................................................22
3.10 Mini-PCIe............................................................................................... 23
3.11 PCI Express x4 Slots.............................................................................. 23
3.12 LEMT functions ...................................................................................... 24
Board Specific LEMT function - Get Voltage................................................24
3.13 ASF System Management....................................................................... 25
3.14 CPU Fan Supply...................................................................................... 25
3.15 Chassis Fan Supply ................................................................................ 25
4. Using the Module 26
4.1 BIOS ...................................................................................................... 26
Setup....................................................................................................26
Initialize BIOS at first startup...................................................................26
Booting from alternative device ................................................................26
Reload default BIOS values......................................................................27
BIOS Screens.........................................................................................28
5. Address Maps 34
Memory Address Map ..............................................................................34
I/O Address Map.....................................................................................35
Interrupts..............................................................................................36

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DMA Channels........................................................................................37
6. Troubleshooting 38
Appendix A, Contact Information 1
Appendix B, Getting Help 2
Appendix C, Further Resources 3
Appendix D, Revision History 4

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1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
The brand name for the product is defined as Thunderbird-E3100.
The Mini ITX board Thunderbird-E3100 is designed for applications where a high performance x86
compatible dual core processor board is necessary. The board concept offers a lot of standard I/O
interfaces.
The Thunderbird-E3100 is designed by using the E3100 chipset technology platform from Intel. The
CPU/chipset will be found on Intel’s embedded roadmap ensuring long time availability.
Features
•Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (FSB 800MHz, 6MB Cache) with Intel E3100 chipset
•VGA, 1600 x 1200 Pixels
•LVDS, 18 Bit, 1600 x 1200 Pixels (optional)
•Gigabit LAN with ASF support
•Gigabit LAN
•4 x USB 2.0
•2 x USB 2.0 internal (µDOC)
•6 x SATA 1.5Gbit/s
•2 x RS232 or RS422/RS485, software selectable
•1 x Mini-Card PCIe x1 (+ 1x USB 2.0)
•2 x PCI Express x4 Slot
•2 x DDR2 400MHz DIMM Sockets (up to 2 x 4GB modules), registered ECC
•LEMT management functions
•System Panel Header
•Low power consumption
•Optionally extended temperature range -40 ... +85°C

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Block Diagram

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1.2 Ordering Information
Thunderbird-E3100 Models
Order number Description
705-0010-10 Thunderbird-E3100 Mini-ITX CPU board with T9400 Intel Core 2 Processor
(1.9 GHz, 6MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
Operating temp. range: 0°C … +60°C
705-0010-11 Thunderbird-E3100 Mini-ITX CPU board with T7500 Intel Core 2 Processor
(2.2 GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
Operating temp. range: 0°C … +60°C
Cable Sets and Accessories
Order number Description
862-0055-10 Cable, IDC10 (2.54mm) to 2x USB (A)
323-0038-00 I/O Panel, Thunderbird-E3100, standard
323-0039-00 I/O Panel, Thunderbird-E3100, shifted

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1.3 Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Supply voltage 12V ± 5% or ATX power supply +3.3V, +5V, +5VSB, +12V
Rise time < 10 ms
Supply voltage ripple ± 50 mV
Inrush current 12 V Power supply: 3A
Power consumption
705-0010-10 ATX Power supply: typical values
+5VSB: 0.17A
+5V: 0.7A
+3.3V: 0.4A
+12V: 1.5A
12 V Power supply: typical value
+12V: 2.0 A
Power consumption depending on usage and operating system
typical 24 W
Environmental Specifications
Temperature range 0 … 60 °C (standard, for models with serial numbers 7xx-xxxx-xx)
-20 … 60 °C (standard, for models with serial numbers 8xx-xxxx-xx)
-40 … 85 °C (extended, for models with serial numbers 9xx-xxxx-xx)
Storage temperature -40 … 85 °C
Temperature change max. 10K / 30 minutes
Humidity (relative) 10 … 90 % (non-condensing)
Pressure 450 … 1100 hPa
MTBF
MTBF at 25°C 178.802 hours
MTBF at 40°C 138.553 hours
Mechanical
Dimensions (L x W) 170 mm x 170 mm (6.689 x 6.689-inch) 6.689" by 6.689"
Height approx. 37 mm with CPU / chipset cooler above PCB
approx. 4 mm below PCB
PCB thickness 1.6 mm
total height approx. 42.6 mm
Weight 500 gr
Mounting 6 mounting holes:
4 mounting holes for mounting in Mini-ITX case with support of one
PCI Express x 4 Slot at the bracket
2 additional mounting holes for shifted mounting in ATX case
with support of two PCI-Express x 4 Slots at the brackets

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Caution
Never create a short circuit with the components located around the
mounting holes when the board is mounted on metal spacers. This can
damage the board!
Mounting in Mini-ITX enclosure
In a Mini-ITX enclosure the board is mounted by using the 4 standard mounting holes. Only one PCI
Express x 4 Slot is useable at the slot bracket.
Please use standard I/O shield, part number 323-0038-00.
Mounting in ATX enclosure
In an ATX or Micro ATX enclosure the board can be mounted by using the 2 inner mounting holes.
The board is shifted to the right and both PCI Express x 4 Slots are useable at the slot brackets.
Please use shifted I/O shield, part number 323-0039-00.