Winmate IA70 User manual

IA70 Motherboard
Mini-ITX Fan SBC w/ Intel®ATOM
N270 1.6GHz Processor, VGA, LCD,
Giga Ethernet, Mini-PCI and PCI Slot
Interface.
USER MANUAL Version 1.0

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FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions ：
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class "a"
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful int erference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio c ommunications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at hi m
own expense.

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Copyright Notice
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any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
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owners.
Disclaimer
We reserve the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including
circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve
design and/or performan ce. We assume no responsibility or liability for the use of the
described product(s), conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or masks
work rights to these products, and makes no representations or warranties that these
products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless
otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration
purposes only. We make no representation or warranty that such application will be
suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Warranty
We warrant that each of its products will be free from material and workmanship
defects for a period of one year from the invoice date . If the customer discovers a
defect, We will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to
the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with
transportation charges prepaid. The returned product must be properly packaged in its
original packaging to obtain warranty service.
If the serial number and the product shipping data differ by over 30 days, the
in-warranty service will be made according to the shipping date. In the serial numbers
the third and fourth two digits give the year of manufacture, and the f ifth digit means
the month (e. g., with A for October, B for November and C for December).
For example, the serial number 1W07Axxxxxxxx means October of year 2007.

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Packing List
Before using this Motherboard, please make sure that all the items listed bel ow are
present in your package ：
IA70 Motherboard
IA70 SBC User Manual
HDD IDE Cable
User’s Manual & Driver CD
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales
representative immediately.
Customer Service
We provide service guide for any problem as follo w steps：First, visit the website at to
find the update information about the product. Second, contact with your distributor,
sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support if you need
additional assistance. You may have the foll owing information ready before you call ：
Product serial number
Peripheral attachments
Software (OS, version, application software, etc.)
Description of complete problem
The exact wording of any error messages
In addition, free technical support is availab le from our engineers every business day.
We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific
information on the installation and operation of any of our products. Please do not
hesitate to call or e-mail us.

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Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis
whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections
while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be
damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronic
personnel should open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution, use a
grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components
in a static-dissipative surface or static -shielded bag when they are
not in the chassis.
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Safety and Warranty
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this user's manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the equipment
and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall could cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equip ment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient over -voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. F or safety reasons, only qualified service personnel
should open the equipment.
14. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
A. The power cord or plug is damaged.
B. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
C. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
D. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user’s manual.
E. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
F. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. Do not leave this equipment in an unc ontrolled environment where the storage
temperature is below -20° C (-4°F) or above 60° C (140° F). It may damage the
equipment.

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Revision History
Version
Date
Note
Author
0.8
2008.12.04
Initial Draft
Aladin Huang
1.0
2008.12.23
First Version
Aladin Huang

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Contents
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................ .....1
1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ ............ 1
1.2 FEATURE ................................................................ ..................... 1
1.3 MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATIONS.................................................. 2
1.4 FUNCTION BLOCK ................................ ................................ ....... 3
1.5 BOARD DIMENSIONS .................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATIONS ................................ ...................... 6
2.1 MEMORY MODULE（DIMM）INSTALLATION .............................. 6
2.2 I/O EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION .................................................... 7
2.3 JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS ........................................................ 9
2.4 JUMPER SETTING ................................................................ ....... 10
2.5 CONNECTORS AND PIN ASSIGNMENT .......................................... 13
CHAPTER 3 GRAPHIC DRIVER INSTA LLATION ...................22
3.1 STANDARD CMOS FEATURE....................................................... 22
3.2 PANEL RESOLUTION SETTING ..................................................... 26
CHAPTER 4 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTA LLATION .................... 29
4.1 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ..................................................... 29
CHAPTER 5 ETHERNET DRIVER INSTALLATION ................. 34
5.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ .......... 34
5.1 INSTALLATION OF ETHERNET DRIVER......................................... 35
CHAPTER 6 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ........................ 39
6.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ .......... 39
6.2 INSTALLATION OF AUDIO DRIVER............................................... 39
CHAPTER 7 AMI BIOS SETUP .................................................... 42
7.1 STARTING SETUP ....................................................................... 42
7.2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................................................................... 43
7.3 ADVANCED SETTING ................................................................. 44
NOTE1: DIGITAL I/O SAMPLE CODE ................................ ...........76

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General Information
This chapter includes IA70 Motherboard background
information.
Sections include:
Introduction
Feature
Motherboard Specification
Function Block
Board Dimensions
C H A P T E R
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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
IA70 SBC is equipped with Intel 945GSE North Bridge and Intel ICH7M South
Bridge which are designed for use with Intel’s mobile platform . Intel’s 945GSE
platform delivers the performance and high scalability cutting -edge embedded
computing application.
In peripheral connectivity, IA70 SBC with one PCI slot, one PCI-E(x1) and
Mini-PCI I/O ports, two SATA connectors, and eight Hi-Speed USB connectors.
Thus, IA70 SBC is designed to satisfy most of the applications in the industrial
computer market, such as Gaming, POS, KIOSK, Industrial Automation, and
Programmable Control System . It is a compact desig n to meet the demanding
performance requirements of today’s business and industrial applications.
1.2 Feature
Mini-ITX Form Factor ( 170mm x 170mm)
Supports Intel® Atom N270 1.6GHz processors
System memory up to 2 GB DDR2 400/533, 1xDIMM
Integrated Intel 945GSE + ICH7M Chipset
Intel® GMA950 graphic engine Integrated 224 MB shared supports VGA
Dual Gigabit Ethernet ( Dual Fast Ethernet optional)
1 x PCI slot, 1 x PCIE(x1), 1 x Mini PCI, 4 x COM, 8 x USB2.0, 1 x
CF(Optional)
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1.3 Motherboard Specifications
CPU Type
Intel® Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
CPU FSB
533 MHz
CPU Socket
Intel Socket M
Chipset
Intel 945GSE / ICH7M
BIOS
AMI 4Mbit Flash
VGA
Intel® GMA950 Graphic engine
224MB shared with system memory
LVDS
Intel® 82945GSE built in single- or Dual-channel panel
support up to 1600 x 1200, 18bit
LAN
2 x Giga LAN (Dual Realtek RTL8111B Controller )
Memory Type
1 x DDR2 DIMM socket, supports up to 2GB DDR2
400/533 SDRAM
LPC I/O
Winbond W83627EHG integrated hardware monitoring
Keyboard/Mouse
2 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connectors
IDE Interface
Dual channels; supports Ultra DMA 33/66/100
Sound
Realtek ALC655 (Line-in, Line-out, Mic in)
USB
8 ports, USB 2.0 (4 x USB Connector, 4 x USB pin-header )
Edge Connectors
1 x +12V DC-IN Jack
2 x PS/2 connector for keyboard/mouse
3 x DB9 for COM1,COM3 & COM4
1 x VGA out connector + 1 x DB9 for COM1
2 x Gigabit LAN RJ-45 + 1 x dual USB stack connector
1 x Audio Jack for Audio (Line-in, Line-Out, Mic-in)
On Board
Pin-Header
Connectors
1 x 44 pins box-header
2 x SATA connector for SATAI/II 3.0 Gb/s
1 x 10pins pin-header for Front Panel(2x5)
1 x 3pins pin-header for CPU Fan
1 x 3pins pin-header for System FAN
1 x 8pins pin-header for 5V/12V external power
1 x 2pins pin-header for 5V external power
1 x 2pins pin-header for 12V external power
1 x 4pins ATX 12V connector
2 x 2pins pin-header for Front Audio (with Amp.)
1 x 8pins pin-header for USB 5/6(2x4)
1 x 8pins pin-header for USB 7/8(2x4)
1 x 10pins pin-header for COM2(RS232)(2x5)
1 x 40pins DF13 Connector for LVDS
1 x 3pins digital panel backlight brightness controller
1 x 7pins digital panel backlight controller
1 x 10pins pin-header for DIO(2x5)
Power Connector
Input: 4-pin ATX 12V Power input
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI, 1 x PCIE(x1), 1 x Mini-PCI
Form Factor
Mini-ITX
Dimensions
170mm x 170mm
Mechanical &
environmental
Operating temperature: 0 deg. C to 60 deg. C
Operating Humidity: 30 ~ 90% Relative humidity,
non-condensing
Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS

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1.4 Function Block
Atom N270 1.6GHz
Intel 945GSE
ATOM N270
1.6GHz
Processor
FSB 400
66MHz Hub Interface 1.5
CRT
LVDS
1600*1200
18bit/Dual CH
DIMM x 1
DDR2 533/400 Max.2GB
1 x IDE Host
ATA100
Mini PCI
33MHz
LAN
USB
2x 1GB/s
480MB/s
Audio
Realtek ALC655
Super IO
Realtek ALC655
Secondary IO
Realtek ALC655
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Intel ICH7M
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SATA II 1, SATAII 2

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1.5 Board dimensions

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Installations
This chapter provides information on how to use the
jumps and connectors on IA70 Motherboard.
The Sections include:
Memory Module Installation
I / O Equipment Installation
Setting the Jumpers
Connectors on IA70 Motherboard
C H A P T E R
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Chapter 2 Installations
2.1 Memory Module（DIMM）Installation
IA70 motherboard supports one DDR2 memory socket for a maximum total memory
of 2GB in DDR2 memory type.
2.1.1 Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR2 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perf orm the
following steps:
1. Hold the DDR2 module so that the key of the DDR 2 module align with those on
the memory slot.
2. Gently push the DDR2 module in an upright position until the clips of the slot
close to hold the DDR2 module in place when the DDR 2 module touches the
bottom of the slot.
3. To remove the DDR2 module, press the clips with both hands.
DDR2 Module
Lock Lock
Lock Lock

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2.2 I/O Equipment Installation
2.2.1 12V DC-IN
The Motherboard allows plugging 12V DC-IN jack on the board without another
power module converter under powered consumption by Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
processor.
2.2.2 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse
The Motherboard provides two PS/2 interface. The PS/2 connector supports Keyboard
and Mouse. In other cases, especially in embedded applications, a mouse is not used.
Therefore, the BIOS standard setup menu allows you to select* “All, But Keyboard”
under the “Halt On”. This allows no -keyboard operation in embedded system
applications without the system halting under POST.
2.2.3 Serial COM ports
Three RS-232 connectors build in the rear I/O . Fourth optional COM ports support
RS-232. When an optional touch -screen is ordered with PPC, serial com port can
connect to a serial or an optional touch -screen. One optional COM port supports
RS232/422/485 choice through jumper setting.
2.2.4 Internal VGA
The Motherboard has one VGA port that can be connected to an external CRT/ LCD
monitor. Use VGA cable to connect to an external CRT / LCD monitor, and connect
the power cable to the outlet . The VGA connector is a standard 15 -pin D-SUB
connector.
2.2.5 Ethernet interface
The Motherboard is equipped with Dual Realtek RTL8111B chipsets which is fully
compliant with the PCI 10/100 /1000 Mbps Ethernet protocol compatible. It is
supported by major network operating systems. The Ethernet port s provide two
standard RJ-45 jacks.
2.2.6 USB ports
Eight USB devices (four with pin headers) may be connected to the system though an
adapter cable. Various adapters may come with USB ports. USB usually connect the
external system to the system. The USB ports support hot plug -in connection.
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2.2.7 Audio Jack ( Pin-header)
The Audio 5.1 channel capabilities are provided by a Realtek ALC655 chipset
supporting digital audio outputs. The audio interface includes Mic-in,: line-in and
line-out.

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2.3 Jumpers and Connectors
TOP
CF slot ( Optional)
LAN1
LAN2
COM1
COM4
COM3
VGA
PS/2
DC Jack
DIMM1
SATA2
SATA1
IDE1
PCIE(x1)
PANEL1
CON11
J4
CON10
J3
J2
NB_FAN
CON6
USB1
USB2
Audio (Optional)
CON4
JP3
CON3
ATX12V1
CON7
JP4
JP5
CPU _FAN

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2.4 Jumper Setting
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have
any doubts about the best hardware config uration for your application, contact your
local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. Generally, you
simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
The jumper setting diagram is as below. If a jumper shorts pin 1 and pi n 2, the setting
diagram is shown as the right one.
The following tables list the function of each of the board's jumpers.
Label
Function
Note
JP1
Clear CMOS
3x1 header , pitch 2.0mm
JP2
CF Card Priority
3x1 header , pitch 2.0mm
JP4
RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Selector
2x3 header , pitch 2.0mm
JP5
RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Selector
3x4 header , pitch 2.0mm
CON5
LVDS VOLTAGE
2x3 header , pitch 2.0mm
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2.4.1 JP1: Clear CMOS
User must make sure the power supply to turn off the power supply before setting
Clear CMOS. Users remember to setting jumper back to Normal before turning on the
power supply. Default: 2 short 3.
JP4 : COM1 RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Function Selector
The jumper can be configu red to operate COM1 in RS-232/422/485 mode. And the
setting must be cooperated with the 2.4.2 settings. Default 1 short 2.
2.4.2 JP5: RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Selector
The jumper can be configured to operate COM1 in RS-232/422/485 mode. And the
setting must be cooperated with JP4 settings.
2.4.3 JP2: CF Card Priority
JP2 can be configured to operate CF Card Priority in Master/Slave mode.
Pin No.
Functions
1 Short 2
Clear CMOS
2 Short 3
Normal
Pin No.
Functions
1 Short 2
RS232
3 Short 4
RS422
5 Short 6
RS485
RS232
RS422/485
1-2
2-3
4-5
5-6
7-8
8-9
10-11
11-12
Pin No.
Functions
1 Short 2
Master
2 Short 3
Slave
1
2
3
Clear CMOS
1
2
3
Normal
RS232
1
3
5
2
4
6
RS422
1
3
5
2
4
6
RS485
1
3
5
2
4
6
RS232
1
4
7
10
3
6
9
12
RS422/485
1
4
7
10
3
6
9
12
1
2
3
Master
1
2
3
Slave