Norco MITX-6973 User manual

MITX-6973
USER' Manual V1.0

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MITX-6973
USER' Manual V1.0

Disclaimer
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improper operation.
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Safety Instructions
1. Please read the product manual carefully before using this product.
2．Put all the unused or uninstalled boards or electronic components in a static dissipative
surface or static shielding bag.
3．Always ground yourself to remove any static discharge before touching the board, to place
your hands on grounding metal object for a while or wear a anti-static wrist strap at all times.
4．When taking or fetching the boards or cards, please wear antistatic gloves and have the
habit of holding the boards by its edges.
5．Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. Incorrect voltage
may cause personal injuries and damage the system.
6．To prevent electronic shock hazard or any damage to the product, please ensure that all
power cables for the devices are unplugged when adding or removing any devices or
reconfiguring the system.
7．To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
8．When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all the power cables for
the devices are unplugged in advance.
9．To prevent any unnecessary damage to the products due to frequent power on/off, please
wait at least 30 seconds to restart the unit after the shutdown.
10．If system goes wrong during the operation, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact
a qualified service technician or your retailer.
11．This product is classified as Class A product, which may cause radio interference in our
living environment. On this occasion, users need to take measures to handle the interference.

Content
Chapter 1 Product Introduction................................................................................................1
1.1Product Introduction.....................................................................................................1
1.2 Specifications..............................................................................................................1
Chapter Two Hardware Functions............................................................................................4
2.1 Interfaces Location & Dimension ................................................................................4
2.2 Installation Steps.........................................................................................................4
2.3 Install Memory............................................................................................................5
2.4 Jumper Settings..........................................................................................................6
2.4.1 CMOS Clear/Hold Jumper Setting（JCC）.......................................................6
2.4.2 Hardware Switch for System Auto Boot upon Power On（JAT）......................7
2.5 Interfaces Description.................................................................................................7
2.5.1 Serial Ports（COM1，COM2，J9）...............................................................8
2.5.2 SATA Interface（SATA1、SATA2）..................................................................9
2.5.3 USB、LAN Ports（USB12_LAN1，USB911_LAN2，USB345，USB678，USB1213，
USB1415）.............................................................................................................10
2.5.4 Keyboard mouse Interface（KM）..................................................................11
2.5.5 Audio Interface（AUDIO，AUDIO2，FP_AUDIO）........................................11
2.5.6 Display Interface（VGA_VGA，HDMI）.........................................................12
2.5.7 JGP................................................................................................................14
2.5.8 Power Interface（PWR，J12V）....................................................................14
2.5.9 Fan Interface（CPUFAN）.............................................................................16
2.5.10 Getronics (LPT) ............................................................................................17
2.5.11 LPC Bus Interface（JLPC）.........................................................................18
2.5.12 Power and System Indicator（LED）...........................................................19
2.5.12 Front Panel Connector（JFP）.....................................................................19
2.5.13 DIMM Slot（DIMM）....................................................................................21
2.5.14 Expansion Interface......................................................................................21
Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP ........................................................................................................24

AMI BIOS Flash.......................................................................................................24
AMI BIOS Description.....................................................................................................24
BIOS Setting............................................................................................................25
3.1 Main Menu................................................................................................................25
3.2 Advanced..................................................................................................................26
3.2.1 ACPI Settings .................................................................................................28
3.2.2 Supper IO Configuration.................................................................................29
3.2.3 Hardware Monitor...........................................................................................33
3.2.4 S5 RTC Wake Settings...................................................................................34
3.2.5 Serial Port Console Redirection......................................................................35
3.2.6 CPU Configuration..........................................................................................38
3.2.7 SATA Configuration.........................................................................................40
3.2.8 Network Stack Configuration...........................................................................41
3.2.9 CSM Configuration .........................................................................................42
3.2.10 USB Configuration........................................................................................43
3.3 Chipset Menu ...........................................................................................................44
3.3.1 System Agent (SA) Configuration ...................................................................45
3.3.2 PCH-IO Configuration.....................................................................................48
3.4 Boot Menu................................................................................................................50
3.5 Security Menu...........................................................................................................52
3.6 Save&Exit Menu.......................................................................................................53
Appendix...............................................................................................................................54
Appendix：Watchdog Programming Guide.....................................................................54
Appendix 2: Glossary .....................................................................................................55
Appendix 3: Install Driver................................................................................................57

Packing List
Thanks for purchasing NORCO products. Please check the accessories as per the
packing list when you open its package. If you find any components/parts defected,
damaged or lost, please contact your vendor ASAP.
■ MITX-6973
■Drive CD
■Jumper cap
■Wires
1pcs
1pcs
1bag
some

Chapter 1. Product Introduction

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1.1Product Introduction
MITX-6973 is MINI ITX industrial motherboard based on Intel Skylake-S processor,
adopting H110 chipset. It supports Intel Skylake-S processor’s CPU, RS232 mode, WOL, dual
sound card design, Line-out, Line-in, and MIC-in. 2 standard DB9 serial ports, 2 standard 7Pin
SATA interfaces, 2 standard DB15 VGAinterfaces, one 2x10 2.0mm HDM pin, 2xRJ45 network
interfaces, 1Mini-PCIE socket, and 1xPCIex16. MITX-6973 can applied to multi-serial ports
field, industry automation, POS, multi-display industry and other industries.
1.2 Specifications
SIZE
●Size: 170mm*170mm
Processor
●CPU：Intel Skylake-S processor
Chipset
●Chipset：H110
System Memory
●System memory：1 DIMM memory socket，support DDRIV 1866/2133MHZ，Do not support
ECC function ，memory up to 16GB
Display
●Display Interface：VGA、HDMI
●VGA：2 standard DB15 VGA interface，definition up to 1920X1200@60Hz
●HDMI：One 2x10 2.0mm HDMI pin，definition up to 2560×1600 @60Hz
Ethernet
●NIC：adopts PCIe chip，model: RTL8111F

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●Rate：10/100/1000Mbps self-adaption
●2 standard RJ45 network interface
●Support wake on LAN
Storage
●Provide 2 standard 7Pin SATA interfaces
AUDIO
●Adopts ALC662+ALC662 audio control chip，stereo
●Interfaces：AUDIO1 provides two single sockets（Green one represents Line-out，Pink one is
Mic-in）, one 2X5Pin 2.0mm pin（Expand Mic，Line-in，Line-out），one 2X5Pin 2.0mm pin
is AUDIO2
I/O
●I/O chip：F81866
●Serial ports：provide 2 serial ports，COM1、COM2 are standard DB9 interfaces，support
RS232 model
●USB：provide 14 USB ports，USB12 is double-layer USB3.0 interface；USB911 is
double-layer USB2.0 interface；USB345、USB678 is triple-layer USB2.0 interface；USB1213、
USB1415 interface is 2×5PinUSB pin
●PS/2：provide one standard double-layer PS/2 mouse interface
Expansion Interface
●provide one Mini-PCIE socket，support MSATA.（choose Mini-PCIE or MSATA）
●PCIe：provide 1 PCIex16 socket
Power Supply
●Standard ATX 20Pin + 4Pin power supply
Watchdog
●Support system reset function
BIOS

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●BIOS：AMI EFI
Operating Temperature
●Operating Temperature: 0℃~60℃
●Storage Temperature:-40℃~85℃
●Operating Humidity: 5%~95%, non-condensing
●Storage Humidity: 5%~95%, non-condensing

Chapter 2 Hardware Functions

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Chapter Two Hardware Functions
2.1 Interfaces Location & Dimension
Following picture illustrates the interfaces location and dimension of board MITX-6973. Please
take care of some components during the installation. Improper installation may leads to
system failure.
Note: In case of any electrostatic damage caused to some components, please wear anti-static
gloves to install the motherboard.
2.2 Installation Steps
Please refer to following steps to assemble your computer:
1．Adjust all jumpers on board MITX-6973 according to the user manual

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2．Install CPU and CPU fan
3. Install Memory
4．Install other expansion cards
4．Connect all signal lines, cables, control panel circuit and power supply unit.
5．Start the computer and complete BIOS Settings.
Key components of this motherboard are Integrated circuit and these components
could be easily damaged by electrostatic influence. So, before installing this unit, please
always keep the following precautions in mind:
1．Hold the board by edges and don’t touch any components, plugs or socket pins.
2．Wear anti-static gloves/wrist strap while touching the integrated circuit components, such as
CPU, RAM, etc.
3．Put those unused or uninstalled components in static shielding bags or trays.
4．Please first check the power switch is off before connecting the power plug.
2.3 Install Memory
Board provides 1x DDRIII memory slot. Please pay attention to following two points when
installing the memory bank:
1. Align the notch of the DIMM memory bank with that of the socket. Insert the memory bank
into the socket and press the memory bank vertically and evenly on both sides until the
memory bank enters into the slot.
2. Select the memory bank that matches your motherboard.
Before installing the computer accessories
Following the instructions below will help to prevent your computer from being damaged,
and also ensuring your personal safety.
1．Please make sure your computer is disconnected from the power supply.
2．Please always wear anti-static strap or gloves to operate the board in case that you may
touch the integrated circuit components, such as RAM.
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2.4 Jumper Settings
Please refer to following instructions to do jumper settings before installing your hardware
devices.
Remark: How to identify the PIN1 of all jumpers and interfaces: Please observe the word mark
on the side of the plug socket, which will be a “1” or bold line or triangular symbol; And please
look at the back of PCB, each with a square shape will be the PIN 1; and all the jumpers’ PIN1
have a white arrow on the side.
2.4.1 CMOS Clear/Hold Jumper Setting（JCC）
CMOS is powered by the onboard button cell. Clear CMOS will lead to permanent elimination
of previous system settings（factory default）
Steps: （1）Turn off the computer, disconnect power supply
（2）Use jumper Cap JCC Pin1-3 short for 5~10 seconds, then restore the default
setting with Pin3-5 connected.
（3）Start the computer, then press “Del”to enter BIOS setting and reload optimal
defaults.
（4）Save and Exit

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JCC：
Setting
JCC
1-2
CLEAR
2-3
NORMAL
Do not clear CMOS when the computer is power on, otherwise, it will cause
damage to the motherboard !
2.4.2 Hardware Switch for System Auto Boot upon Power On（JAT）
JAT：
Setting
JAT
Open
Disable Auto Boot
Close
Enable Auto Boot
2.5 Interfaces Description
Please read this manual carefully before installing any external connectors, in case
JAT

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of any damage to the motherboard!
2.5.1 Serial Ports（COM1，COM2，J9）
Provide 2 个serial ports ，COM1、COM2 are standard DB9 ports，support RS232 model，
one 3Pin COM power supply pin J9，jumper cap connecting 1Pin、2Pin is 5V power，
jumper cap connecting 2Pin、3Pin is 12V power，clients need to choose special tie line to
supply COM via COM interface.
COM1、COM2：
PIN
SINGNAL NAME
1
DCD
2
RXD
3
TXD
4
DTR
5
GND
6
DSR
7
RTS
8
CTS
9
RI
COM1、COM2
J9

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J9：
PIN
SIGNAL NAME
1
+5V
2
COM_PIN10
3
+12V
2.5.2 SATA Interface（SATA1、SATA2）
Provide 2 standard 7Pin SATA port。
SATA1、SATA2：
PIN
SIGNAL NAME
1
GND
2
TX+
3
TX-
4
GND
5
RX-
6
RX+
7
GND
SATA1、SATA2

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2.5.3 USB、LAN Ports（USB12_LAN1，USB911_LAN2，USB345，USB678，
USB1213，USB1415）
provide 14 USB ports，USB12 is double-layer USB3.0 interface；USB911 is double-layer
USB2.0 interface；USB345、USB678 is triple-layer USB2.0 interface；USB1213、USB1415
interface is 2×5PinUSB pin.
USB1213、USB1415：
SIGNAL NAME
PIN
管脚
SIGNAL NAME
+5V
1
2
GND
USBD_N
3
4
GND
USBD_P
5
6
USBD_P
GND
7
8
USBD_N
GND
9
10
+5V
RJ45 LAN LED status description：
LILED（GRENN）
FUNCTION
ACTLED（YELLOW）
Function
ON
100/1000M link
Flash
Data transfer
OFF
10M link or close
Off
Data stop transferring
USB1213、USB1415
USB678
USB12_LAN1
USB911_LAN2
USB345