Page 2 - AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual; FCC Statement; Copyright; Trademark Acknowledgement
AIMB-250 Series 2 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual FCC Statement THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE. (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY C...
Page 3 - User’s Manual; AIMB-250 User’s Manual; Disclaimer; Advantech Customer Services
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 3 Disclaimer Advantech Corp. reserves 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 performance. Advantech Corp. assumes no responsibility or l...
Page 4 - AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual; Technical Support; Headquarters
AIMB-250 Series 4 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual Technical Support We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can easily find answers in your product documentation. These a...
Page 5 - Product Warranty; helpful information available.
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 5 Product Warranty Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired o...
Page 6 - AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual; Contents
AIMB-250 Series 6 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual Contents 1. Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 10 1.1 Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................
Page 10 - Safety Precautions
AIMB-250 Series 10 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 1. Getting Started 1.1 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 sudd...
Page 11 - Document Amendment History; Revision; Jan. 2007 Initial release
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 11 1.3 Document Amendment History Revision Date Comment 1 st Jan. 2007 Initial release
Page 12 - Manual Objectives
AIMB-250 Series 12 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 1.4 Manual Objectives This manual describes in detail the Advantech Technology AIMB-250 series Single Board. We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical...
Page 13 - System Specifications
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 13 1.5 System Specifications System Model AIMB-250F-00B1 CPU Supports Intel ® µFC-PGA 478 / µFC-BGA 479 Pentium ® M / Celeron ® M up to 1.8 GHz with 0.13µ and 90nm process technology FSB 400 MHz BIOS Award 512 KB Flash BIOS System Chipset Intel ® 855GME GMCH/ICH4...
Page 16 - Architecture Overview
AIMB-250 Series 16 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 1.6 Architecture Overview 1.6.1 Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of AIMB-250 The following sections provide detail information about the functions provided onboard.
Page 20 - Distributed arbitration for highly concurrent operation; Interface
AIMB-250 Series 20 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual • Distributed arbitration for highly concurrent operation • Three USB host controllers provide high performance peripherals with 480 Mbps of bandwidth, while enabling support for up to six USB 2.0 ports. This results in a significant increase over pre...
Page 21 - IDE Interface (Bus Master Capability and Synchronous DMA Mode )
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 21 1.6.7 IDE Interface (Bus Master Capability and Synchronous DMA Mode ) The fast IDE interface supports up to four IDE devices providing an interface for IDE hard disks and ATAPI devices. Each IDE device can have independent timings. The IDE interface supports P...
Page 22 - and
AIMB-250 Series 22 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 1.6.10 Chrontel CH7009A TV/DVI Transmitter The Chrontel CH7009A is a display controller device which accepts a digital graphics input signal, and encodes and transmits data through a DVI (DFP can also be supported) or TV output (analog composite, s-vi...
Page 24 - Compact Flash Interface
AIMB-250 Series 24 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 1.6.12 Winbond W83627HF The Winbond W83627F/HF is made to fully comply with Microsoft PC98 and PC99 Hardware Design Guide. Moreover, W83627F/HF is made to meet the specification of PC98/PC99’s requirement in the power management: ACPI and DPM (Device ...
Page 25 - Configuration
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 25 2. Hardware Configuration
Page 26 - Product Overview
AIMB-250 Series 26 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 2.1 Product Overview
Page 27 - Installation Procedure; DEFAULTS” feature. The; Installation; Turn the screw to the lock position.
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 27 2.2 Installation Procedure This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system. 1. Turn off the power supply. 2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation). 3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, ...
Page 28 - CPU
AIMB-250 Series 28 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 2.2.1.2 Installing the Fan and Heat Sink • Insert the copper studs to the screw holes around the CPU socket from the top through the rear side of the board with screw nuts fastened. • Match and place the CPU fan and heat sink assembly on the top of th...
Page 29 - Memory
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 29 2.2.2 Main Memory AIMB-250 provides one 184-pin DIMM socket to support DDR SDRAM. The total maximum memory size is 1GB. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
Page 31 - Jumper and Connector List; Label; Clear CMOS
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 31 2.3 Jumper and Connector List You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) th...
Page 32 - Connectors
AIMB-250 Series 32 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual Connectors Label Function Note ATXPWR1 ATX Power connector ATX power connector C_FAN1 CPU fan connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm CF1 CF card connector CN1 Parallel port connector Serial port 1 connector VGA connector D-sub 25-pin, female D-sub 9-pin,...
Page 33 - Mini PCI slot
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 33 Connectors Label Function Note KB_MS1 PS/2 Keyboard & mouse connector 6-pin Mini-DIN x 2 MPCI1 Mini PCI slot PCI1 PCI slot S_FAN1,S_FAN2 System fan connector 1 & 2 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
Page 36 - Touch
AIMB-250 Series 36 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 2.4.4 4/5/8-wire Touch Screen Select (SW1, optional) * Default Wire BIT1 BIT2 * 4, 8 OFF ON 5 ON OFF 2.4.5 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) Signal PIN PIN Signal +12V 10 20 +5V VCCSB 9 19 +5V PWROK 8 18 -5V GND 7 17 GND +5V 6 16 GND GND 5 15 GND +5V 4 14...
Page 39 - Description
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 39 2.4.8 Serial Port 1 Connector in RS-232 Mode (CN1) Signal PIN PIN Signal DCD 1 2 RxD TxD 3 4 DTR GND 5 6 DSR RTS 7 8 CTS RI/+5V/+12V 9 10 NC 2.4.8.1 Signal Description – Serial Port 1 Connector in RS-232 Mode (CN1) Signal Signal Description TxD Serial output. ...
Page 42 - Microphone
AIMB-250 Series 42 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 2.4.11 Audio Connector (CN2) Port Description Audio-In Connects a tape player or other audio sources. Audio-Out Connects a headphone or a speaker. Microphone Connects a microphone. 2.4.12 RJ-45 Ethernet / USB 0 & 1, 4 & 5 Connectors (CN3, CN4)...
Page 48 - JMISC; section for detailed circuitry information.
AIMB-250 Series 48 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 2.4.17 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL1) Signal PIN +12V 1 GND 2 ENBKL 3 VR 4 +5V 5 Note: For inverters with adjustable Backlight function, it is possible to control the LCD brightness through the VR signal controlled by JMISC . Please see the JMISC sect...
Page 55 - Miscellaneous Setting Connector (JMISC1)
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 55 2.4.25 Miscellaneous Setting Connector (JMISC1) Signal PIN PIN Signal CASEOPEN# 1 2 VTIN3 GND 3 4 THRMDN +5V 5 6 +5V VR 7 8 #MASTER GND 9 10 GND 2.4.25.1 Signal Description – Miscellaneous Setting Connecter (JMISC1) PIN No. Description 1, 3 Case open detection...
Page 59 - Mouse
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 59 2.4.30 PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Connector (KB_MS1) Port Description Mouse PS/2 Mouse connector Keyboard PS/2 Keyboard connector 2.4.31 System Fan Connector 1 & 2 (S_FAN1, S_FAN2) Signal PIN TAC 3 +12V 2 GND 1 2.4.31.1 Signal Description – System Fan Conne...
Page 60 - BIOS Setup
AIMB-250 Series 60 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 3 BIOS Setup
Page 61 - Press DEL to enter SETUP
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 61 3.1 Starting Setup The AwardBIOS™ is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS will s...
Page 62 - Navigating Through The Menu Bar; Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in.
AIMB-250 Series 62 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 3.2 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail...
Page 63 - To Display a Sub Menu; ” pointer marks all sub menus.; In Case of Problems
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 63 • To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A “ ¾ ” pointer marks all sub menus. 3.3 Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the po...
Page 64 - latest product and BIOS information.
AIMB-250 Series 64 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 3.5 Main Menu Once you enter the AwardBIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <E...
Page 65 - Standard CMOS Features
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 65 3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into few categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to sele...
Page 67 - Advanced BIOS Features; This item allows you to setup the CPU thermal management function.; Warning
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 67 3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security. 3.5.2.1 CPU Feature This item allows...
Page 72 - Delayed Transaction; enables the chipset's embedded 32-bit posted; enabled; for better performance and to meet PCI 2.1 specifications.
AIMB-250 Series 72 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 3.5.3.10 Memory Hole At 15M-16M Enabling this feature reserves 15MB to 16MB memory address space to ISA expansion cards that specifically require this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the system. Expansion cards can only ...
Page 73 - Peripherals
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 73 3.5.4 Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. 3.5.4.1 OnChip IDE Device The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate the primary IDE interface. Select D...
Page 74 - Device
AIMB-250 Series 74 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual Item Options Description On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled Disabled The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate the primary/secondary IDE interface. Select Disabled to ...
Page 75 - IO
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 75 3.5.4.3 Super IO Device
Page 78 - MODEM Use IRQ; This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use; Wake Up by PCI Card
AIMB-250 Series 78 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 3.5.5.7 MODEM Use IRQ This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use . The choices: NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11. 3.5.5.8 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state when the sy...
Page 81 - Frequency / Voltage Control; This menu specifies your setting for frequency/voltage control.; Auto Detect PCI Clk
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 81 3.5.8 Frequency / Voltage Control This menu specifies your setting for frequency/voltage control. 3.5.8.1 Auto Detect PCI Clk This item allows you to enable/disable auto detect PCI Clock. The choices: Enable, Disable. 3.5.8.2 Spread Spectrum This item is to ad...
Page 83 - Set Supervisor / User Password
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 83 3.5.11 Set Supervisor / User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus. User Password: able to enter but no right to change the options of setup menus. Type th...
Page 85 - Exit Without Save
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 85 3.5.13 Exit Without Save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup, and the system is restarted after exiting.
Page 86 - Drivers Installation; Note; : Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are
AIMB-250 Series 86 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 4 Drivers Installation Note : Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen.
Page 91 - Overview; CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED; CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.; CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 91 Overview During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to do something to fix, it will either sound a beep code or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR...
Page 94 - Indicates a parity error in Random Access Memory.
AIMB-250 Series 94 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 20. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot. 21. PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT When BIOS detects a Non-maskable Interrupt cond...
Page 96 - Normal POST Code
AIMB-250 Series 96 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 40. POST Codes Please take reference to Phoenix-Award website for the latest post codes. http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/BIOS/AwardBIOS/Award+Error+Codes.htm 40.1 Normal POST Code Note: EISA POST codes are typically output to port address ...
Page 102 - Quick POST Codes
AIMB-250 Series 102 AIMB-250 Series User’s Manual 40.2 Quick POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description 65 Init onboard device Early Initialized the super IO. Reset Video controller. Keyboard controller init Test the Keyboard Initialized the mouse Onboard audio controller initialize if exist. Check the ...
Page 105 - BootBlock POST Codes
User’s Manual AIMB-250 User’s Manual 105 40.4 BootBlock POST Codes Code (hex) Name Description 1 Base memory test Clear base memory area (0000:0000--9000:ffffh) 5 KB init Initialized KBC 12 Install interrupt vectors Install int. vector (0-77), and initialized 00-1fh to their proper place 0D Init Vid...
