User manual
AIMB-781 User Manual 2
1.1 Introduction
AIMB-781 motherboard is the most advanced Intel Q67/B65 board for industrial
applications that require high-performance computing. The motherboard supports
2nd generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium and DDR3 1066/1333 MHz memory up to
16 GB. AIMB-781 provides cost-effective graphics integrated in processor which is
Intel HD 2000/3000 graphics, and the graphics VRAM is 1 GB maximum shared
memory with 2 GB and above system memory installed.
AIMB-781 provides a mainstream PCIe x16 gen II expansion slot for add-on graphic
cards to meet higher graphics performance demand. In addition, the AIMB-781 has
dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN (QG2 version) via dedicated PCIe x1 bus, which offers
bandwidth of up to 500 MB/s, eliminating network bottlenecks. High reliability and
outstanding performance make the AIMB-781 the ideal platform for industrial net-
working applications.
By using the Intel Q67/B65 chipset, the AIMB-781 offers four 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI
slots; one PCIe x1 slot, one PCIe x4 slot, one PCIe x16 slot and a variety of features
such as 2 onboard SATA III interfaces (bandwidth = 600 MB/s) and 4 onboard SATA
II with software RAID; 14 USB 2.0 connectors and HD Audio. These powerful I/O
capabilities ensure even more reliable data storage capabilities and high-speed I/O
peripheral connectivity.
The AIMB-781 also adopts Advantech’s unique patented Sleep Mode Control Circuit
for AT Power Mode. With all the excellent features and outstanding performance, the
AIMB-781 is the ideal platform for today’s industrial applications.
1.2 Features
PCIe architecture: The Intel Q67/B65 PCH chipset supports 1 PCIe x16 slot, 1
PCIe x4 slot, 1 PCIe x1 slot, 2 SATA III and 4 SATA II connectors (QG2 version).
High Performance I/O capability: Dual Gigabit LAN via PCIe x1 bus, 4 PCI 32-
bit/33MHz PCI slots, and 14 USB 2.0 ports (QG2 version).
Standard ATX form factor with industrial features: AIMB-781 provides indus-
trial features like long product life, reliable operation under wide temperature
range, watchdog timer functions, etc.
Automatically power on after power failure: It is often necessary to have an
unattended system come back to operation when power resumes after a power
failure. Advantech’s industrial motherboard allows users to set the system to
power on automatically without pushing the power on button. Please refer detail
"AT" mode setting in table 1.5 of section 1.8.3.
Active Management Technology 7.0: The hardware and firmware base solu-
tion is powered by the system auxiliary power plane to remotely monitor net-
worked systems. Intel AMT(iAMT) stores hardware and software information in
nonvolatile memory. Built-in management provides out-of-band management
capabilities, allowing remote discovery and KVM to repair systems after OS fail-
ures or when a system is crashed. Alert and event logging features detect prob-
lems and quickly reduce downtime, pro-actively blocking incoming threats,
containing infected clients before they impact the network, and proactively noti-
fying the user when critical software agents are removed. For iAMT enable,
please refer 3.3.8 AMT Configuration. Advantech provides Software utility called
SUSIAccess to allow user enabling iAMT function. For detail information and
user manual, please download it from link:
http://www.advantech.com.tw/embcore/SUSIAccess.aspx