MI956 Intel® Sandy Bridge / PCH Mini-ITX Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Version 1.
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Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................... 1 Product Description ............................................................ 1 Checklist............................................................................. 2 MI956 Specifications ......................................................... 3 Board Dimensions .............................................................. 4 Installations ......................................................
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Product Description ® The MI956F Mini ITX motherboard is based on the latest Intel QM67 chipset. The platform supports 2nd generation Intel® Core processor family with rPGA988B packing and features an integrated dual-channel DDR3 memory controller as well as a graphics core. The latest Intel® processors provide advanced performance in both computing and graphics quality. This meets the requirement of customers in the gaming, POS, digital signage and server market segment.
INTRODUCTION Checklist Your MI956 package should include the items listed below.
INTRODUCTION MI956 Specifications Product Name Form Factor CPU Type CPU Speed Cache CPU Socket Chipset BIOS Memory VGA LAN USB Serial ATA Audio LPC I/O Digital IO IAMT(7.0) Expansion Slots Edge Connector: Onboard Header/ Connector Watchdog Timer System Voltage Others Board Size MI956AF/MI956F Mini-ITX - Intel® 2nd generation CoreTM i7/i5/i3 QC/DC mobile processor - rPGA package, 37.5 x 37.5 mm - TDP: QC = 45W~ 55W/ DC = 35W **Sandy Bridge CPU is NOT socket compatible with Arrandale Up to 2.
INTRODUCTION [ Board Dimensions 4 MI956 User’s Manual
INSTALLATIONS Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the MI956 in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the CPU ................................................................................ 6 Installing the Memory .......................................................................... 7 Setting the Jumpers .............................................................................. 8 Connectors on MI956 ...........
INSTALLATIONS Installing the CPU The MI956 board supports rPGA988B socket for Intel® Sandy Bridge Dual Core mobile processors. The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor. As shown in the left picture below, loosen the screw first before inserting the processor. Place the processor into the socket by making sure the notch on the corner of the CPU corresponds with the notch on the inside of the socket. Once the processor has slide into the socket, fasten the screw.
INSTALLATIONS Installing the Memory The MI956 board supports two DDR3 memory socket for a maximum total memory of 8GB in DDR3 SO-DIMM memory type. Installing and Removing Memory Modules To install the DDR3 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the following steps: 1. Hold the DDR3 module so that the key of the DDR3 module aligned with that on the memory slot. 2.
INSTALLATIONS Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on MI956 to select various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following lists the connectors on MI956 and their respective functions. Jumper Locations on MI956 ................................................................ 9 JP2, JP3, JP4: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection ....................
INSTALLATIONS Jumper Locations on MI956 Jumpers on MI956 ..........................................................................Page JP2, JP3, JP4: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection .................... 10 JP5: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ............................... 10 JP6: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting ............................... 10 J10: LCD Panel Power Selection........................................................
INSTALLATIONS JP2, JP3, JP4: RS232/RS422/RS485 (COM1) Selection COM1 Function Jumper Setting (pin closed) RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 JP2: 3-5&4-6 JP2: 1-3&2-4 JP2: 1-3&2-4 JP3: 1-2 JP3: 3-4 JP3: 5-6 JP4: 3-5 & 4-6 JP4: 1-3 & 2-4 JP4: 1-3 & 2-4 JP5: COM1 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting JP5 Setting Pin 1-2 Short/Closed Pin 3-4 Short/Closed Pin 5-6 Short/Closed Function +12V RI +5V JP6: COM2 RS232 RI/+5V/+12V Power Setting JP6 Setting Pin 1-2 Short/Closed Pin 3-4 Short/Closed Pin 5-6 Short/Closed
INSTALLATIONS J10: LCD Panel Power Selection J10 LCD Panel Power 3.
INSTALLATIONS Connectors on MI956 Connector Locations on MI956 ......................................................... 13 CN1: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports ................................................. 14 CN2: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector ................................................... 14 CN3: USB3.0 Connector .................................................................. 15 CN4: HDMI Connector .....................................................................
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INSTALLATIONS CN1: COM1 and COM2 Serial Ports Pin # Signal Name RS-232 R2-422 RS-485 [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DCD RX TX DTR Ground DSR RTS CTS RI NC TXTX+ RX+ RXGround NC NC NC NC NC CN2: DVI-D and DVI-I Connector Signal Name Pin # DATA 2DATA 2+ Shield 2/4 DATA 4DATA 4+ DDC CLOCK DDC DATA N.
INSTALLATIONS [ Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name DATA 2DATA 2+ Shield 2/4 DATA 4DATA 4+ DDC CLOCK DDC DATA N.C DATA 1DATA 1+ SHIELD 1/3 DATA 3DATA 3+ DDC POWER A GROUND 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 HOT POWER DATA 0DATA 0+ SHIELD 0/5 DATA 5DATA 5+ SHIELD CLK CLOCK CLOCK + N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. CN3: USB3.
INSTALLATIONS J1: Digital I/O Signal Name GND OUT3 OUT2 IN3 IN2 Pin # 1 3 5 7 9 Pin # 2 4 6 8 10 Signal Name VCC OUT1 OUT0 IN1 IN0 J3: ATX Power Supply Connector Signal Name 3.
INSTALLATIONS JP8, JP7: LVDS Connectors (1st channel, 2nd channel) The LVDS connectors on board consist of the first channel (LVDS1) and second channel (LVDS2). Signal Name TX0Ground TX15V/3.3V TX3TX2Ground TXC5V/3.
INSTALLATIONS J24: Audio Pin Header for Chassis Front Panel Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name MIC IN_L 1 2 Ground MIC IN_R 3 4 DET LINE_R 5 6 Ground Sense 7 8 KEY LINE_L 9 10 Ground J26: Front Panel Connector Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name Power BTN HDD LED+ Reset BTN Power LED+ 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 Power BTN HDD LEDReset BTN Power LED- CN6, CN7, CN9, CN10, CN12, CN13: SATA Connectors Pin # Signal Name 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector Pin # Signal N
INSTALLATIONS JP1: LPC Debug Connector (Factory use only) J11: Mini-PCIE Connector JP12: SPI Flash Connector (Factory use only) MI956 User’s Manual 19
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BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup This chapter describes the different settings available in the AMI BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: BIOS Introduction ............................................................................. 22 BIOS Setup ....................................................................................... 22 Main BIOS Setup .............................................................................. 23 Advanced Settings ......................
BIOS SETUP BIOS Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in your computer system’s ROM supports Intel processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for a standard device such as disk drives, serial ports and parallel ports. It also password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system. BIOS Setup The BIOS provides a Setup utility program for specifying the system configurations and settings.
BIOS SETUP Main BIOS Setup This setup allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer system and set the system clock. Aptio Setup Utility – Copyright © 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS SETUP Advanced Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference.
BIOS SETUP PCI Subsystem Settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset PCI Bus Driver Version Boot Security Save & Exit V 2.
BIOS SETUP PCI Express Settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PCI Express Device Register Settings Relaxed Ordering Disabled Extended Tag Disabled No Snoop Enabled Maximum Payload Auto → ← Select Maximum Read Request Auto ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit PCI Express Link Register Settings ASPM Support Disabled WARNING: Enabling ASPM may cause Disabled some PC
BIOS SETUP Link Training Retry Defines number of Retry Attempts software will take to retrain the link if previous training attempt was unsuccessful. Link Training Timeout (uS) Defines number of Microseconds software will wait before polling ‘Link Training’ bit in Link Status register. Value range from 10 to 1000 uS. Unpopulated Links In order to save power, software will disable unpopulated PCI Express links, if this option set to ‘Disable Link’.
BIOS SETUP Wake up event settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Wake system with Fixed Time Boot Security Save & Exit Disabled Wake up hour 0 Wake up minute 0 Wake up second 0 Wake on Ring Disabled Wake on PCIE Wake Event Disabled → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Wake system with Fixed Time Enables or Disables System wake on alarm event.
BIOS SETUP CPU Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit CPU Configuration Intel® CPU @ 2.
BIOS SETUP Hardware Prefetcher To turn on/off the Mid level Cache (L2) streamer Prefetcher. Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch To turn on/off prefetching of adjacent cache lines. SATA Configuration SATA Devices Configuration.
BIOS SETUP Shutdown Temperature Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset APCI Shutdown Temperature Boot Security Save & Exit → ← Select Disabled Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit ACPI Shutdown Temperature The default setting is Disabled. EuP/ErP Power Saving Controller Saving the power consumption on power off.
BIOS SETUP Intel AMT This configuration is supported only with MI956AF (with iAMT function). Options are Enabled and Disabled. Note: iAMT H/W is always enabled. This option just controls the BIOS extension execution. If enabled, this requires additional firmware in the SPI device. Unconfigure ME This configuration is supported only with MI956AF (with iAMT function). Perform AMT/ME unconfigure without password operation. Amt Wait Timer Set timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_BOOT_OPTIONS.
BIOS SETUP Acoustic Management Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Acoustic Management Configuration Acoustic Management → ← Select Disabled Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit USB Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration USB Devices: 2 Hubs Legacy USB Support Enabled USB3.
BIOS SETUP EHCI Hand-off Enabled/Disabled. This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver. USB Transfer time-out The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and Interrupt transfers. Device reset tine-out USB mass Storage device start Unit command time-out. Device power-up delay Maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to the Host Controller.
BIOS SETUP F81865 H/W Monitor Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PC Health Status CPU_Fan smart fan control Disabled CPU temperature +35 C SYS temperature +39 C CPU_FAN Speed 7045 RPM Vcore +0.960 V +5V +5.003 V +12V +12.
BIOS SETUP CPU PPM Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit CPU PPM Configuration EIST Enabled Turbo Mode Enabled → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit EIST Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep.
BIOS SETUP Chipset Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference.
BIOS SETUP PCI Express Configuration Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating Enabled DMI Link ASPM Control Enabled DMI Link Extended Synch Control Disabled PCIe-USB Glitch W/A Disabled Subtractive Decode Disabled ► PCI Express Root Port 1 ► PCI Express Root Port 2 ► PCI Express Root Port 3 → ← ► PCI Express Root Port 4 ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save
BIOS SETUP USB Configuration Main Chipset Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration EHCI1 → ← Enabled EHCI2 Enabled USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control Disabled Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit EHCI1/2 Control the USAB EHCI (USB 2.0) functions. One EHCI controller must always be enabled. USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control Control each of the USB ports (0~13) disabling.
BIOS SETUP System Agent (SA) Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot System Agent Bridge Name SandyBridge System Agent RC Version 1.1.0.0 VT-d Capability Supported VT-d Enabled CHAP Device (B0:D7:F0) Disabled Thermal Device (B0:D4:F0) Disabled Enable NB CRID Disabled BDAT ACPI Table Support Disabled Security ► Graphics Configuration ► Memory Configuration VT-d Check to enable VT-d function on MCH. Enable NB CRID Enable or disable NB CRID WorkAround.
BIOS SETUP Graphics Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Graphics Configuration IGFX VBIOS Version 2132 IGfx Frequency 650 MHz Primary Display Auto Internal Graphics Auto GTT Size 2MB Aperture Size 256MB DVMT Pre-Allocated 64M DVMT Total Gfx Mode Disabled ► LCD Control → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Primary Display Select which
BIOS SETUP LCD Control Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit → ← Select LCD Control Primary IGFX Boot Display VBIOS Default LCD Panel Type 1024x768 LVDS Active LFP No LVDS Panel Color Depth 18 Bit Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Primary IGFX Boot Display Select the Video Device, which will be activated during POST.
BIOS SETUP Memory Configuration Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Memory Information Memory RC Version 1.2.2.
BIOS SETUP Boot Settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout 1 Bootup NumLock State On Quiet Boot Disabled Fast Boot Disabled CSM16 Module Version 07.
BIOS SETUP CSM parameters This section allows you to configure the boot settings.
BIOS SETUP Security Settings This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limit access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup.
BIOS SETUP Save & Exit Settings Aptio Setup Utility Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset → ← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter: Select +- Change Field F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Default F4: Save ESC: Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the cha
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION Drivers Installation This section describes the installation procedures for software and drivers. The software and drivers are included with the motherboard. If you find the items missing, please contact the vendor where you made the purchase. The contents of this section include the following: Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ........................................... 50 VGA Drivers Installation ...................................................................
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Drivers should be installed first before the software drivers to enable Plug & Play INF support for Intel chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. When the Welcome screen to the Intel® Chipset Device Software appears, click Next to continue. 4. Click Yes to accept the software license agreement and proceed with the installation process.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation. 6. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION VGA Drivers Installation NOTE: Before installing the Intel(R) Q77 Chipset Family Graphics Driver, the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SPI should be first installed. To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Q7 Series Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) Q77 Chipset Family Graphics Driver.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue. 4. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement and continue the installation.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 5. On the Readme File Information screen, click Next to continue the installation of the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver. 6. On Setup Progress screen, click Next to continue. 7. Setup complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Realtek HD Audio Driver Installation Follow the steps below to install the Realtek HD Audio Drivers. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) Q7 Series Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. On the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard screen, click Next to proceed with and complete the installation process. 4. The InstallShield Wizard Complete. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION LAN Drivers Installation 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. Click Install Drivers and Software. 4. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 5. Click Next to to agree with the license agreement. 6. Click the checkbox for Drivers in the Setup Options screen to select it and click Next to continue.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 7. The wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the installation. 8. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION Intel® Management Engine Interface REMARKS: The Intel iAMT 8.0 Drivers can be installed on MI956AF, not MI956F. Follow the steps below to install the Intel Management Engine. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) AMT 8.0 Drivers.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 2. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® Management Engine Components, click the checkbox for Install Intel® Control Center & click Next. 3. Click Yes to to agree with the license agreement.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION 4. When the Setup Progress screen appears, click Next. Then, click Finish when the setup progress has been successfully installed.
DRIVERS INSTALLATION ASMedia USB 3.0 Drivers 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel and then Intel(R) 6 Series Chipset Drivers. 2. Click Intel(R) PRO LAN Network Driver. 2. When the Welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard for Intel® Management Engine Components, click Next. 3. When InstallShield Wizard is complete, click Finish.
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APPENDIX Appendix A. I/O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. The following table lists the I/O port addresses used.
APPENDIX B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) Peripheral devices use interrupt request lines to notify CPU for the service required. The following table shows the IRQ used by the devices on board.
APPENDIX C. Watchdog Timer Configuration The WDT is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user programmable count. The WDT is suitable for use in the prevention of system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock. Under these sorts of circumstances, the timer will count to zero and the selected outputs will be driven. Under normal circumstance, the user will restart the WDT at regular intervals before the timer counts to zero.
APPENDIX } //--------------------------------------------------------------------------void EnableWDT(int interval) { unsigned char bBuf; bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0x2B); bBuf &= (~0x20); Set_F81865_Reg(0x2B, bBuf); //Enable WDTO Set_F81865_LD(0x07); Set_F81865_Reg(0x30, 0x01); //switch to logic device 7 //enable timer bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0xF5); bBuf &= (~0x0F); bBuf |= 0x52; Set_F81865_Reg(0xF5, bBuf); Set_F81865_Reg(0xF6, interval); //count mode is second //set timer bBuf = Get_F81865_Reg(0xFA); bBuf
APPENDIX //--------------------------------------------------------------------------// // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR // PURPOSE. // //--------------------------------------------------------------------------#include "F81865.H" #include
APPENDIX { unsigned char Result; Unlock_F81865(); outportb(F81865_INDEX_PORT, REG); Result = inportb(F81865_DATA_PORT); Lock_F81865(); return Result; } //--------------------------------------------------------------------------- //--------------------------------------------------------------------------// // THIS CODE AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY // KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE // IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FO
