User Manual AIMB-256 Socket P µFC-PGA 478 Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel CoreTM Solo / Intel Celeron® processor 800 MHz FSB Industrial Mini-ITX Motherboard with PCI/DDR2/Dual GbE
Safety Information Electrical safety ! ! ! ! ! ! To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the Advantech website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://support.advantech.com.tw/Support/default.
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Contents Chapter 1 Production Introduction......................1 1.1 1.2 Before you Proceed .................................................................................. 2 Motherboard Overview.............................................................................. 2 1.2.1 Placement Direction...................................................................... 2 1.2.2 Screw Holes.................................................................................. 3 Motherboard Layout ..........
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ........................................ 33 2.1 BIOS Setup Program .............................................................................. 34 2.1.1 Legend Box................................................................................. 35 2.1.2 List Box ....................................................................................... 35 2.1.3 Sub-menu ................................................................................... 35 BIOS Menu Screen ............
Chapter 1 1 Production Introduction This chapter describes the main board features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. Caution! ! ! ! ! ! Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Chapter 1 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis.
1.3 Motherboard Layout FPIO1 AUDIO1 USB2 DUAL COM1 JCOMPWR2 KBMS1 USB1 VGA_DVI-D1 JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR4 JCOMPWR3 AFPIO COM4 AMPJ1 (Optional) SPDIF_OUT2 SM_PWRBTN1 JDIO1 COM3 ATXPWR1 SO-DIMM1 PCI1 SO-DIMM2 CPU_FAN1 PWR_FAN1 CCMOS1 JSPI1 SATA3 USB3 USB4 SATA1 SATA2 CF1 (Rear Side) USB5 IDE1 JBKL1 JLVDS1 Figure 1.
Table 1.1: Slots Function Note Page CF1A Compact Flash connector (Rear side) N/A SO-DIMM1 200-pin SODIMM slot 1 13-16 SO-DIMM2 200-pin SODIMM slot 2 13-16 PCI1 PCI slot 16 Table 1.2: Jumpers Label Function Note Page CCMOS1 Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00 mm 18 JCOMPWR1,2 COM 1, 2 RI/+5 V/+12 V selection 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm 19 JCOMPWR3,4 COM 3, 4 RI/+5 V/+12 V selection 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm 20 SM_PWRBTN1 SM power connector 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.
Table 1.4: Internal Connector JLVDS1 LVDS connector HIROSE DF13S-40DP1.25 V 27 JBKL1 LCD Inverter connector 5 x 1 header, pitch 2.00 mm 28 JDIO1 Digital I/O connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm 28 JSPI1 SPI connector 4 x 2 header, pitch 2.5 4mm 29 SPDIF_OUT2 Digital Audio connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54 mm 29 SATA1,2,3 Serial ATA connectors 1,2,3 [black] 7-pin header 30 USB3 USB 2.0 connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm 30 USB4 USB 2.0 connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.
! ! 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Note! Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing toward you. 7 AIMB-256 User Manual Production Introduction ! Your boxed Intel® socket 479P Core Duo / Core Solo / Core 2 Duo CPU with 65nm process package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
2. The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor; please unlock the screw first. 3. Position the CPU above the socket and the gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Turn the screw to the lock position. 4. 5. Warning! The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. To prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU, DO NOT force the CPU into the socket.
1.4.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan Note! ! Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ! When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only an Intel® - certified multi - directional heatsink and fan.
Motherboard Hole 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Note! Orient the heatsink and fan assembly so that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Note! Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.
Chapter 1 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labelled CPU_FAN1. Caution! ! ! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug in this connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.
1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan 1. 2. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
Chapter 1 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 1.5 System Memory 1.5.1 DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard comes with two 200-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SODIMM sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 200pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
1.5.2 Memory Configurations You can install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB and 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs into the SODIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Note! ! ! ! ! ! Note! ! Installing DDR2 DIMM other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
Chapter 1 ! A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM socket.
1.5.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM 1. Press the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module. Caution! Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the ejector tabs. The DIMM might get damaged if it flips out with extra force. 1.6 Expansion Slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an Expansion Card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card if needed. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Production Introduction 1.6.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments Table 1.
1.7 Jumpers 1.7.1 Clear CMOS (CCMOS1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2 + +12 V + Ring + 1.7.3 COM2 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection (JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR2) JCOMPWR1 JCOMPWR2 +5 V (Default) + +12 V + Ring + 19 AIMB-256 User Manual Production Introduction +5 V (Default) Chapter 1 1.7.
1.7.4 COM3 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection (JCOMPWR3, JCOMPWR4) JCOMPWR3 JCOMPWR4 +5 V (Default) + +12 V + Ring + 1.7.
ATX Mode (Default) 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear Panel Connectors Table 1.6: Rear Panel Connectors No Label Function Description 1 KBMS1 PS/2 mouse connector The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 DUALCOM1 Serial port connector x 2 D-sub 9-pin, male 3 VGA_DVI-D1 DVI port 21 AIMB-256 User Manual Production Introduction AT Mode Chapter 1 1.7.
Table 1.6: Rear Panel Connectors 4,5 USB1, USB2 LAN (RJ-45) connector This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. The optional 10/100 Mbps LAN controller allows 10/100 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Table 1.
Chapter 1 1.8.2 Amplifier Connector (AMPJ1) (Optional) This connector is for an ATX Micro-Fit power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors mate completely. Important notes on the Motherboard Power Requirements Note! ! ! Make sure that your ATX 12 V power supply can provide 8A on the +12 V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5 VSB).
1.8.4 Serial Port 3 Connector (COM3) 1.8.
! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. 1.8.7 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 25 AIMB-256 User Manual Production Introduction Caution! ! Chapter 1 1.8.
Caution! ! ! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components, and hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. 1.8.8 System Panel Connector (FPIO1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ! ! ! ! System Power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED.
! Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to Pin 1. Caution! ! Please DO NOT use IDE1 and SATA2 at the same time. This is an incompatible conflict. 1.8.10 LVDS Connector (JLVDS1) 27 AIMB-256 User Manual Production Introduction Note! Chapter 1 1.8.
1.8.11 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL1) Note! ! Signal Description Signal Signal Description VR Bright adjust. Vadj=0.75 V ~ 4.25 V (Recommended: 4.7K Ω , > 1/16 W) ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal 1.8.
Chapter 1 1.8.13 SPI Connector (JSPI1) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Note! The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 29 AIMB-256 User Manual Production Introduction 1.8.
1.8.15 Serial SATA Connector [Black] (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3) SATA1 1 SATA2 1 SATA3 Note! SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 ! ! Caution! ! 1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 connector. Please DO NOT use IDE1 and SATA2 at the same time. This is an incompatible conflict. 1.8.16 USB 2.0 Connector (USB3, USB4, USB5) These connectors are for USB 2.
1 USB4 USB5 1 USB3 USB3 1 Caution! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Note! The USB module is purchased separately.
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Chapter 2 2 BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2.1 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
The keys in the legend bar Allows you to navigate through the various setup menus Key(s) Function Description ← Select Screen ↑↓ +- Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen PGDN Next Page PGUP Previous Page HOME Go to Top of Screen END Go to Bottom of Screen Change Option / Field Change Colors F7 Discard Changes F8 Load Failsafe Defaults F9 Load Optimal Defaults F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit BIOS Setup F2/F3 2.1.2 List Box This box appears only in the opening screen.
2.2 BIOS Menu Screen When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays the items that Allows you to make changes to the system configuration. To access the menu items, press the up/down/right/left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted, then press [Enter] to open the specific menu. 2.2.1 Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. 2.2.1.
Chapter 2 2.2.1.3 System Date The date format is , . 2.2.1.
! Type Select the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device either is ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. The options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/ DVD], [ARMD]. ! LBA/Large Mode Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Addressing to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors. The options: [Disabled], [Auto].
! PIO Mode BIOS Setup Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Controls enabling of multi-sector transfer, if supported. The options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Chapter 2 ! Indicates the type of PIO (Programmed Input/Output). ! DMA Mode Indicate the type of Ultra DMA. The options: [Auto], [SWDMan], [MWDMAn], [UDMAn].
! S.M.A.R.T This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline. ! 32Bit Data Transfer Enable 32-bit communication between CPU and IDE card. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features. Chapter 2 2.2.2 Advanced BIOS Setup 2.2.2.1 APCI Configurations ! Suspend Mode This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS) or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. These options: [S1 (POS)] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state.
! Repost Video on S3 Resume Determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. The options: [No], [Yes]. ! ACPI Version Features Allows adding more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. The options: [ACPI V1.0], [ACPI V2.0], [ACPI V3.0].
ACPI APIC Support Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APCI table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Chapter 2 ! BIOS Setup 2.2.2.2 APM Configuration (Reserved) Warning! You may not use the APM Configuration Function; some APM functions may be limited by the hardware and software environment.
! Power Management/APM Supports more compatible feature for APM. Setting to [Enabled] will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to enhance Max Saving mode and stop the CPU internal clock. ! Video Power Down Mode Power down video in suspend or standby mode. The options: [Disabled], [Suspend]. ! Hard Disk Power Down Mode Power down Hard Disk in suspend or standby mode. The options: [Disabled], [Suspend].
! Throttle Slow Clock Ratio The options: [87.5%], [75.0%], [62.5%], [50%], [37.5%], [25%], [12.5%]. BIOS Setup Suspend Time Out The options: [Disabled], [1 Min], [2 Min], [4 Min], [8 Min], [10 Min], [20 Min], [30 Min], [40 Min], [50 Min], [60 Min].
! Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse The options: [IGNORE], [MONITOR]. ! Power Button Mode This setting controls the operation of the power button. ! Resume On Ring The options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Resume On Gbe8111B_1/2 Disable/Enabled LAN GPI to generate a wake event. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. ! Resume On RTC Alarm When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode.
! Resume On Keyboard The options: [Disabled], [Specific Key], [Any Key]. ! Specific Key for PowerOn Predetermine key combination sequence that can wake up the system.
Resume On Mouse The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. ! Ac Loss State Select the reset mode if AC power is lost to the system. The options: [Off], [On], [Last].
2.2.2.3 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/ PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Warning! Use caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ! Clear NVRAM Clear NVRAM during system boot. The options: [No], [Yes].
! PCI Latency Timer Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. The options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]. BIOS Setup Plug & Play O/S When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. The options: [No] [Yes].
! Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. The options: [No] [Yes]. ! Palette Snooping When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. The options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
! IRQ3,4,5,7,9,10,11,14,15 Allows you to specify IRQ that is available to be used by PCI/PnP or Legacy ISA device. The options: [Available], [Reserved]. BIOS Setup OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card Allows you to set the PCI slot number. The options: [Auto], [PCI Slot1], [PCI Slot2], [PCI Slot 3], [PCI Slot4], [PCI Slot5], [PCI Slot6].
! DMA Channel 0,1,3,5,6,7 DMA Channel PCI/PMP functions. The options: [Available], [Reserved]. ! Reserved Memory Size Set the size of memory block to reserve for legacy ISA devices. The options: [Disabled], [16 K], [32 K], [64 K].
Chapter 2 2.2.2.4 Chipset BIOS Setup ! CPU Configuration – Hardware Prefetcher Allows you to Enable or Disable the Hardware Prefetcher Feature. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
– Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Allows you to Enable/Disable the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Feature. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. – Intel Virtualization Tech Enable / Disable the function of Intel Virtualization Tech. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Chapter 2 – Execute-Disable Bit Capability Set the XD feature flag value. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. BIOS Setup – Core Multi-Processing Allows you to Enable/Disable execution core of CPU die. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
– Intel® SpeedStepTM Tech Allows Enable/Disable of GU3 function. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. ! Video Function Configuration – DVMT Mode Select Select the DVMT Mode. The options: [Fixed Mode], [DVMT Mode].
Chapter 2 The options: [128 MB], [256 MB]. – Local Flat Panel Scaling The options: [Auto], [No]. – Flat Panel Type 59 AIMB-256 User Manual BIOS Setup – Boot Display Device The options: [VBIOS-Default], [CRT], [DVI], [CRT+DVI], [LVDS], [CRT+LVDS].
Flat Panel Type select.
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the autodetected values. If no USB device is detected, then item shows None. – USB 2.0 Controller Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. The options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. – USB Devices Enabled The USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, then item shows [None]. 61 AIMB-256 User Manual BIOS Setup Note! Chapter 2 – USB Function Allows you to enable or disable the USB function.
– Legacy USB Support Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating system (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled], [Auto]. – USB 2.0 Controller Mode Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in [HiSpeed (480 Mbps)] or [Full Speed (12 Mbps)].
Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. ! BIOS Setup – Hotplug USB FDD Support The options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Chapter 2 Note! Onboard Device – Serial Port 1 Address Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/ IRQ3].
– Serial Port 2 Address Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. The options: [Disabled], [3F8/IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3]. – Serial Port 3 Address Allows you to select the Serial Port3 base address. The options: [Disabled], [3E8], [2E8]. – Serial Port 3 IRQ Allow BIOS to select Serial Port 3 IRQ. The options: [3], [4], [5], [10]. – Serial Port 4 Address Allows you to select the Serial Port4 base address. The options: [Disabled], [3E8], [2E8].
Chapter 2 – Serial Port 4 IRQ Allow BIOS to select Serial Port 4 IRQ. The options: [3], [4], [5], [10]. BIOS Setup – HAD Controller The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. – Audio Amplifier The options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
– Amplifier Gain (dB) The options: [31.8 dB], [27.2 dB], [21.2 dB], [15.3 dB]. – GeB8111B_1/2 The options: [Auto], [Enabled], [Disabled]. 2.2.3 HW Monitor 2.2.3.1 CPU Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
2.2.3.3 Vcore / 3.3 V / 12 V / +5 V The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display these items. 2.2.4 TPM 2.2.4.1 TCG/TPM Support Enable/Disable TPM TCG support function. The options: [Yes], [No]. 67 AIMB-256 User Manual BIOS Setup 2.2.3.4 CPU FAN Profile Mode Allows you to select the CPU FAN profile mode. The options: [Optional Mode], [Silent Model], [Performance Mode]. Chapter 2 2.2.3.
2.2.4.2 Execute TPM Command Enable/Disable Execute TPM command. The options: [Don’t change], [Disabled], [Enabled]. 2.2.5 Boot The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Supervisor / User Password The Supervisor/User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. ! Change User Password Select this item to set or change the Supervisor/User Password. 1. Select the Change Supervisor/User Password item and press 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or number, the press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted.
Note! ! If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Boot Sector Virus Protection Set Enable/Disabled Boot Sector Virus protection. The options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 2.2.5.2 Boot Setting Configuration ! Quick Boot Enable this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self test (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
! Bootup Num-Lock Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. The options: [Off], [On]. ! Wait for ‘F1’ If Error When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. ! Gbe8111B LAN Boot Select Enable or Disabled Gbe8111B LAN Boot. 71 BIOS Setup Quiet Boot Allows you to display Normal POST message or OEM logo. The options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
2.2.6 Exit This Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default value for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Note! Press does not immediately exit this menu. Select on of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit. 2.2.6.1 Save Changes and Exit Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
Chapter 2 2.2.6.2 Discard Changes and Exit Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. BIOS Setup 2.2.6.3 Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears.
2.2.6.4 Load Optimal Defaults This option allows you to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [OK] to load optimal default values. Select [Save Change and Exit] or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 2.2.6.5 Load Failsafe Defaults This option allows you to load the failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.
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A.1 Specifications Summary Table A.1: AIMB-256 Specification Summary Features 1 Supports Intel socket P Core 2 Duo / Core Solo mobile CPU with 65nm process technology 2 Intel GME965 Chipset 3 Two 200-pin SODIMMs sockets up to 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 533/667 SDRAM 4 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 5 DVI, Dual Channel 18/24-bit LVDS 6 Realtek ALC888 5.
Display Chipset Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Display Memory Intel DVMT 4.0 supports 384 MB video memory Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp (@ 60 Hz) Dual Display CRT + LVDS, or CRT + DVI-D LVDS Dual-channel 24-bit LVDS DVI Chrontel CH7307C DVI transmitter up to 165M pixels/second Audio Audio Codec Realtek ALC888 Audio Code 5.1+2 ch.
A.2 Block Diagram Figure A.
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