User manual

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1.2 Features
• PCI Express architecture: Designed with the Intel GME965 and
ICH8M PCI Express chipset, the AIMB-556 has single or dual PCIe x1
Gigabit LAN ports, 1 PCIe x16 slot and 1 PCIe x4 slot.
• High Performance I/O Capability: Single or dual PCIe x1 Gigabit
LAN ports, 2 PCI 32-bit/33 MHz PCI slots, 3 SATA connectors and 8
USB 2.0 ports.
• Standard ATX form factor with industrial features: AIMB-556 pro-
vides industrial features like long product life, reliable operation under
a wide temperature range, watchdog timer and CMOS backup func-
tions.
• Health status monitoring and remote management: System voltage
levels, fan speed and CPU temperature are monitored to ensure stable
operation.
• Automatic power on after power failure: It is often required to have
an unattended system come back to operation after a power failure.
Advantech's industrial motherboard allows users to set the system to
power on automatically without pushing the power on button.