SENX-KA AMD Embedded G-Series SOC Quad core / Dual core processor Nano ITX Motherboard User’s Manual 1st Ed – 21 April 2014 Part No.
SENX-KA 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 CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
SENX-KA User’s Manual CONTENT 1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 5 1.1 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 5 1.2 Packing List .................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Document Amendment History....................................................................... 6 1.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.6.3.1 South Bridge ........................................................................... 30 3.6.3.1.1 SB SATA Configuration.................................................. 31 3.6.4 Boot settings ......................................................................................... 31 3.6.5 Security ................................................................................................. 32 3.6.5.1 Administrator Password .............................................
SENX-KA 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 sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis. Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU card.
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SENX-KA User’s Manual 1.4 Manual Objectives This manual describes in details Avalue Technology SENX-KA 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 References, unless it proved to be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board. We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to set up SENX-KA series or change the standard configurations.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 1.5 Specifications System CPU Onboard AMD Embedded G-Series SOC Quad core/Dual core Processor BIOS AMI uEFI BIOS 32Mbit SPI Flash ROM I/O Chip nuvoTon NCT5532D System Memory 1 x 204-pin DDR3/DDR3L 1333/1600 SODIMMs, Up to 16 GB H/W Reset, 1sec. – 65535sec./min. 1sec. or 1min.
SENX-KA User’s Manual Chipset AMD Embedded G-Series integrated Dual display HDMI + Display Port HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Display Port 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz Chipset Realtek ALC892 HD Audio Decoding Controller Audio Interface Mic-In, Line-out Chipset 1 x Realtek RTL8111E PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet Interface 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet DC in + 12V Power Type ATX mode ACPI Support S0, S3, S4, S5 Operating Temp. 0°C ~ 60°C Storage Temp.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of SENX-KA.
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SENX-KA User’s Manual 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, USB etc. except for flat panel. A CRT monitor must be connected in order to change BIOS settings to support flat panel. 4. Connect power supply to the board via the ATX Power. 5. Turn on the power. 6.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 2.3 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) that slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3.
SENX-KA User’s Manual USB1 USB 3.0 Type A connector x 2 USB2 USB 2.0 Type A connector x 2 FAN CPU Fan connector SMA connector Onboard SMA connector POWER Power on/off DIMM DDR3/DDR3L SODIMM socket LAN RJ-45 Ethernet connector DC in DC power-in connector 1 DC Jack, pitch 2.50 mm mSATA Support mSATA only Half size Mini PCI-e slot SATAⅢ 7+15 pins Serial ATA connector S/PIDF Sony/Philips Digital Interface CIR Consumer IR 16 SENX-KA User’s Manual 1 x 4 wafer, pitch 1.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors 2.4.1 Serial port connector (JCOM) Note: COM port without power. 1 x 1 x 12 pin, pitch 1.0mm connector for COM port. PIN Signal 1 GND 2 NDCDA 3 NSINA 4 NSOUTA 5 NDTRA 6 GND 7 NDSRA 8 NRTSA 9 NCTSA 10 NRIA 11 GND 12 GND 2.4.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 2.4.3 USB connector (FUSB) Signal PIN PIN +5V 1 2 +5V Data 1 - 3 4 Data 0 - Data 1+ 5 6 Data 0+ GND 7 8 GND 10 GND Note: USB port doesn’t support S1 mode. 2.4.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 2.4.5 Battery connector (BAT) PIN Signal 1 BAT 2 GND 2.4.
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SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.1 Introduction The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. In this following chapter will describe how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed. 3.2 Starting Setup The BIOS is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the NVRAM and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.3 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press for help and press to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.4 Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press or the F1 key again. 3.5 In Case of Problems If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your computer no longer is able to boot, the BIOS supports an override to the NVRAM settings which resets your system to its defaults.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.6 BIOS setup Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept and enter the sub-menu. 3.6.1 Main Menu This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and set the system clock. 3.6.1.1 System Language This option allows choosing the system default language. 3.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2 Advanced BIOS settings This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation through the following sub-menus. 3.6.2.1 ACPI Settings Item Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Enable Hibernation Options Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled Enabled[Default] Description Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Enables or Disables System ability to Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State).
SENX-KA User’s Manual may be not effective with some OS. ACPI Sleep State Lock Legacy Resources Suspend Disabled S3 only(Suspend to RAM) [Default] Disabled Enabled[Default] Select ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Enables or Disables Lock of Legacy Resources. 3.6.2.2 CPU Configuration Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the CPU.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2.3 Onboard Device Configuration Item HD Audio Azalia Device Onboard Lan Controller Launch PXE OpROM policy Enabled ALL Of USB Devices USB 3.0 Port Enable Serial Port WatchDog Function Options Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled[Default] Enabled Disabled[Default] Enabled Description Onboard Audio Controller. Onboard Lan Controller.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2.4 Advanced Power Management Item USB Keyboard/Mouse S3 Wake Wakeup By PME Options Disabled Enabled[Default] Disabled Enabled[Default] Power on By RTC Disabled[Default] Enabled PWROn After PWR-Fail Always Off Always On Keep Last State 28 SENX-KA User’s Manual Description Enabled/Disabled Wakeup From S3 By USB KB/MS. Wakeup By PME. Enable or disable System wake on alarm event. When enabled, System will wake on the hr”::min::sec specified. PWROn After PWR-Fail.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.6.2.5 HW Monitor The H/W Monitor shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. Item Options CPU Fan Mode Setting Manual Mode Smart Mode Full Mode[Default] 3.6.3 Description 1.Full Mode 2.Manual Mode 3.Smart Mode.
SENX-KA User’s Manual Item South Bridge Description South Bridge parameters. 3.6.3.1 South Bridge Item SB SATA Configuration Description Options For SATA Configuration.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.6.3.1.1 SB SATA Configuration Item Options Disabled Enabled[Default] OnChip SATA Channel OnChip SATA Type 3.6.4 Description Native IDE[Default] AHCI Native IDE AHCI.
SENX-KA User’s Manual Item Option Setup Prompt Timeout 1-65535 Bootup Numlock State Full Logo Screen On [Default] Off Disabled[Default] Enabled Description Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key, 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Select the keyboard NumLock state. Enables or disables Quiet Boot option. st 3.6.5 UEFI Boot Auto[Default] Enabled Disabled Boot Option #1 Sets the system driver order. Auto: If the 1 boot HDD is GPT then enable UEFI boot options, otherwise disable.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.6.6 Save & Exit 3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. ESC key can be used for this operation. 3.6.6.3 Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes. 3.6.6.4 Discard Changes and Reset Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are discarded. The setup program then exits and reboots the controller. 3.6.6.5 Save Changes Save Changes done so far to any of the setup options. 3.6.6.
SENX-KA 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.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 4.1 Install VGA Driver Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left. Step 3. Click Yes to complete setup. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 7 operation system. Step 1. Click Next to continue installation. Step 2. Click Next to continue installation.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 4.2 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC892) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 7 operation system. Step 1. Click Yes to continue setup. Step 2. Click Install to complete the setup.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 4.3 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek 8111E) Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 7 operation system. Step 3. Click Finish to complete the setup. Step 1. Click Next. Step 2. Click Install to proceed.
SENX-KA User’s Manual 4.4 Install CIR Driver Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to DVD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left. Note: The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 7 operation system. Step 3. Click Finish to complete the setup. Step 1. Click Next. Step 2. Click Install to proceed.
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