I94GC-IA Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................... 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Before You Start .................................................................................3 Package Checklist ...............................................................................3 Mainboard Specifications...................................................................4 Rear Panel ...........................................................................................
I94GC-IA CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU START 1.1 Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the mainboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: 1.2 Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the system from power outlet before operation.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual 1.3 MAINBOARD SPECIFICATIONS Specifications CPU FSB Chipset Graphic Intel CPU On-board Intel Atom 230 CPU (1.6GHz) TDP 4W Co-lay Atom 330 TDP/8W for Optional Supports up to 533 MHz Northbridge: Intel 945GC Southbridge: ICH7 Max Shared Video Memory is 8 MB Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator 950 Supports LVDS 128pin type ITE IT8718F Super I/O Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I/O functionality.
I94GC-IA Specifications Serial Connector x4 RS-232/422/485 Header x2 JIR Pin Header x1 USB 2.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual 1.5 MAINBOARD LAYOUT JSFAN2 JBL2 JU SBKB1 JATXPWR1 JLV2 JKBMS1 JV G A 1 LVD S- CO N N1 JC1 JLV1 JSFAN1 JBL1 Intel Atom 230 J S EL 1 CPU1 JCOM6 B A Intel 945GC JCOM5 JPR NT 1 JUSB2 BT1 J S EL 2 JC O M 1 DIMMA1 JCOM4 IDE1 NB1 JDOM1 JCOM3 SATA2 JUSBLAN3 ICH7 JDIO1 JIR1 JPANEL1 JSPDIF_OUT1 JUSB4 JAUDIOF1 PCI1 JCMOS1 JAT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
I94GC-IA CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 2.1 CPU The mainboard includes an embedded Intel Atom 230 processor, and a heatsink has been installed to provide sufficient cooling. 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the system. The fan cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer. Moreover, JSFAN1 supports Smart Fan function.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual 2.3 SYSTEM MEMORY Memory Modules (200pin SO-DIMM) DIMMA1 2 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 3 Insert the DIMM firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Memory Capacity 8 DIMM Socket Location DDR2 Module Total Memory Size DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1GB Max is 1GB.
I94GC-IA 2.4 POWER SUPPLY ATX Power Source Connector (20-pin) This connector allows user to connect 20-pin power connector on the power supply. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Assignment +3.3V +3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good +5V Standby +12V 20 11 10 1 Pin 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Assignment +3.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual 2.5 ONBOARD SLOT/CONNECTOR/HEADER/JUMPER Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot This mainboard is equipped with 1 standard PCI slot. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. PCI1 ATA Device Connector The mainboard has an integrated IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 functionality.
I94GC-IA Serial ATA Connectors These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cable for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 3.0 Gbit/s data transfer rate. Pin SATA2 Assignment 1 1 GND 4 2 TX+ 3 TX- 4 GND 7 1 5 RX- 4 6 RX+ 7 7 GND SATA1 Front Panel Header This 10-pin header includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, and Power LED connection. It allows user to connect the system case’s front panel switch functions.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual Serial port Connector (JCOM3 & JCOM4) The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. Pin J C OM4 10 9 2 1 10 9 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J C OM3 Assignment Carrier detect Received data Transmitted Data terminal Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send +5V NC Serial port Connector (JCOM5 & JCOM6) The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
I94GC-IA Serial port Connector (JCOM1A & JCOM1B) The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. Pin J C OM1A 6 9 1 5 6 9 1 5 J C OM1B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Assignment Carrier detect Received data Transmitted Data terminal Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send +5V (JCOM1A) Ring (JOCM1B) NC RS-232/422/485 Headers The headers determine that JCOM1A belongs to RS-232(Default), 422, or 485.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual Fast IrDA Infrared Module Header This header is for connecting to an IrDA module. The BIOS settings must be configured to activate the IR function. Pin 1 Assignment 1 +5V 2 CIRRX 3 IRRX 4 GND 5 IRTX 5 Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector is not acceptable.
I94GC-IA LCD Backlight Inverter This connector is for connecting to LCD for providing backlight control function. Pin Assignment 1 5V/12V DC 2 5V/12V DC 3 NC 4 NC 5 Backlight On 6 Brightness Adjust 7 GND 8 GND USB 2.0 Headers The mainboard provides 1 front USB pin headers, allowing up to 2 additional USB 2.0 ports up to maximum throughput of 480 Mbps. Connect the USB cable into the pin header for using high-speed USB interface peripherals.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual LVDS Connector This connector is for devices requiring display interface such as LVDS. This connector supports 18/24bit single-/dual-channel panels up to UXGA (1600 x 1200), 25 MHz to 112 MHz; at 24bpp Supports panel resolution from VGA through UXGA (1600 x 1200). Supports one Dual-Channel and two Single-Channel LVDS panel(s). Pin 1 16 Assignment 39 40 1 2 Pin Assignment LVDS2_TX0- (Differential signal) 2 PVDD (+3.
I94GC-IA Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin 1 Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPIDF_OUT 3 GND 3 DOM Card Power Connector This connector provides power connection of a DOM card.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual Clear CMOS Header * By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the mainboard. 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close: (default) Normal Operation. 1 3 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. 1 ※ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 3 Clear CMOS Procedures: Remove AC power line. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”. Wait for five seconds. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”. Power on the AC.
I94GC-IA LCD Backlight Power ON/OFF Header * This header allows you to control the LCD Backlight Power ON/OFF. 1 1 Header Close: Backlight Power OFF 1 Header Open: Backlight Power ON Backlight Inverter Power Select Header * This header is for selecting LCD Backlight Inverter Power.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual LCD Backlight Brightness Adjust Header * This header is for adjusting LCD backlight brightness. 1 3 2 4 1 3 2 4 Short Pin 1-2: Increase Brightness 1 3 2 4 Short Pin 3-4: Decrease Brightness Hardware Power Loss Recovery Header * This header specifies how the system should do after a power fail. Setting Disabled will leave the system in power-off status after the power recovers. Setting Enabled will power-on the system immediately when the power returns.
I94GC-IA Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connect printer port on the PC. 25 2 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Assignment Pin 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 -Strobe -ALF Data 0 -Error Data 1 -Init Data 2 -Scltin Data 3 Ground Data 4 Ground Data 5 1 Assignment Ground Data 6 Ground Data 7 Ground -ACK Ground Busy Ground PE Ground SCLT Key Keyboard/Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a PS2 pin header to attach a PS2 keyboard/mouse.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual Digital I/O Connector This connector offers 4-pair of digital I/O functions and address is set in BIOS. The default address is: A21H: Output bit0~3; A22H: Input bit0~3. Pin 2 10 1 9 Assignment 1 5V 2 Digital-In-30 3 Digital-Out-20 4 Digital-In-31 5 Digital-Out-21 6 Digital-In-32 7 Digital-Out-22 8 Digital-In-33 9 Digital-Out-23 10 GND *How to Setup Jumpers The illustration shows how to set up jumpers.
I94GC-IA CHAPTER 3: USEFUL HELP 3.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will auto detect your mainboard and operating system. Note: If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual 3.2 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 Description No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) “AMIBOOT.ROM” file not found in root directory of diskette in A: Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery Flash Programming successful File read error No Flash EPROM detected Flash Erase error Flash Program error “AMIBOOT.
I94GC-IA 3.3 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable 1. 2. Solution There is no power in the system. 1. Power LED does not shine; the fan of the power supply does not 2. work 3. Indicator light on keyboard does not shine. Make sure power cable is securely plugged in. Replace cable. Contact technical support. System is inoperative. Keyboard lights Using even pressure on both ends of are on, power indicator lights are lit, the DIMM, press down firmly until the and hard drives are running. module snaps into place.