IBX-530B-N270 Embedded System IBX-530B-N270 Embedded System MODEL: IBX-530B-N270 Fanless Intel® Atom™ Embedded System Two Gigabit Ethernet, Four USB, RS-232/422/485, VGA, External SATA, CF Slot, RoHS Compliant User Manual Page i Rev. 2.
IBX-530B-N270 Embedded System Revision Date Version Changes 6 May, 2011 2.10 Updated for R21 version 17 March, 2009 1.01 Changed model name 17 December, 2008 1.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 1 1.1 IBX-530B-N270 EMBEDDED SYSTEM OVERVIEW ..................................................... 2 1.1.1 IBX-530B-N270 Benefits.................................................................................... 2 1.1.2 IBX-530B-N270 Features .................................................................................. 2 1.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.4.3.1 PCIe GbE Ethernet.................................................................................... 17 3.4.3.2 PCIe Mini Expansion Slots....................................................................... 18 3.4.4 Intel® ICH7-M SATA Controller ...................................................................... 18 3.4.5 Intel® ICH7-M USB Controller........................................................................ 18 3.5 JUMPER SETTINGS ......................
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.1.3 Getting Help..................................................................................................... 44 5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes.............................................. 44 5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................................................ 44 5.2 MAIN........................................................................................................................ 45 5.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions .................................................................................. 104 A.1.3 Explanation of Graphical Symbols................................................................ 104 A.1.4 Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 105 A.2 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 105 A.2.1 Maintenance and Cleaning..........
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System List of Figures Figure 1-1: IBX-530B-N270 Embedded System ...........................................................................2 Figure 2-1: IBX-530B-N270 Dimensions (mm) .............................................................................7 Figure 2-2: IBX-530B-N270 Front Panel........................................................................................8 Figure 2-3: IBX-530B-N270 Rear Panel ..............................................................
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-5: Chipset Driver Setup Operations ............................................................................87 Figure 6-6: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen...............................................................88 Figure 6-7: VGA Driver Read Me File ..........................................................................................89 Figure 6-8: VGA Driver Setup Files Extracted ...................................................................
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System List of Tables Table 1-1: Model Variations ...........................................................................................................3 Table 1-2: Technical Specifications..............................................................................................4 Table 3-1: Jumpers .......................................................................................................................19 Table 3-2: AT Power Select Jumper Settings ...............
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System List of BIOS Menus Menu 1: Main .................................................................................................................................45 Menu 2: Advanced ........................................................................................................................47 Menu 3: CPU Configuration.........................................................................................................47 Menu 4: IDE Configuration....................
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IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 1.1 IBX-530B-N270 Embedded System Overview Figure 1-1: IBX-530B-N270 Embedded System The IBX-530B-N270 is a 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ N270 based embedded solution. The fanless motherboard has been optimized for multimedia applications that require minimum installation space. The AFLMB-945GSE main board supports a full range of functions for an AT/ATX-compatible industrial computer. 1.1.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Optional 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN module Wall mount supported 1.2 IBX-530B-N270 Model Variations There two models of the IBX-530B-N270 series embedded system. Both models have a preinstalled 1.0 GB DDR2 memory module preinstalled. The model variations are listed in Table 1-1 below. Model CPU Memory Wireless LAN IBX-530B-R21/N270/1GB 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ 1.0 GB DDR2 No IBX-530BW-R21/N270/1GB 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ 1.0 GB DDR2 Yes Table 1-1: Model Variations 1.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Chassis Construction Aluminum Alloy Power Supply External power adapter, input voltage: 100V AC ~ 240V AC @ 50Hz ~ 60Hz, 36W Operating Temperature -10ºC ~ 50ºC Color Black Net Weight (NW/GW) 645 g/1.8 kg Dimensions (W x D x H) 210 mm x 108.
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IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 2.1 IBX-530B-N270 Mechanical Overview The IBX-530B-N270 RoHS compliant, Intel® Atom™ fanless embedded system features industrial grade components that offer longer operating life, high shock/vibration resistance and endurance over a wide temperature range. The IBX-530B-N270 combines these features in an aluminum enclosure designed for space critical applications that require low power consumption.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 2-1: IBX-530B-N270 Dimensions (mm) 2.3 External Overview 2.3.1.1 Front Panel Overview The IBX-530B-N270 contains all the external I/O interface connectors, power connectors, status LEDs and switches. An overview of the front panel is shown in Figure 2-2 below.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 2-2: IBX-530B-N270 Front Panel 2.3.1.2 Front Panel Connectors and Indicators The connectors, indicators and switches listed in this section are shown in Figure 2-2 above. The front panel I/O connectors are listed below: 1 x Line-out audio connector 1 x Wireless antenna connector (optional) 2 x USB 2.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System The front panel also contains the following button and switch: 1 x Reset button 1 x Power switch Status indicator LEDs on the front panel include: 1 x Power LED 1 x CF card LED All the front panel items listed above are shown in Figure 2-2 above. 2.3.2 Rear Panel There are two additional USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel of the IBX-530B-N270 as shown in Figure 2-2 below. Figure 2-3: IBX-530B-N270 Rear Panel 2.3.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 2-4: IBX-530B-N270 Side Panel 2.3.4 Bottom Surface The bottom surface of the IBX-530B-N270 contains the retention screw holes for the VESA MIS-D 75 wall-mount kit and foot pads/DIN mount bracket.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 2.4 Internal Overview The IBX-530B-N270 internal components are listed below: 1 x IEI AFLMB-945GSE motherboard (preinstalled) 1 x 1.0 GB DDR2 SO-DIMM module (preinstalled) 1 x CF module (provided and installed by the user) 1 x Wireless LAN module (optional) Except for the CF module (CF Type I or CF Type II), all the components are accessed by removing the back cover. The CF module is accessed through the left side panel.
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IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.1 IBX-530B-N270 Embedded System Motherboard The IBX-530B-N270 embedded system has an AFLMB-945GSE motherboard installed in the system. The following sections describe the relevant components and jumpers on the motherboard. 3.2 CPU Support NOTE: The IBX-530B-N270 has a preinstalled 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom™ CPU on-board. If the CPU fails, the motherboard has to be replaced.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Supports C0/C1(e)/C2(e)/C4(e) L2 Dynamic Cache Sizing Advanced power management features including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology Execute Disable Bit support for enhanced security 3.3 Intel 945GSE Northbridge Chipset The Intel® 945GSE Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) supports the embedded Intel® Atom™ N270 processor. The Intel® 945GSE is interfaced to the processor through a 533 MHz FSB. 3.3.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 3-1: DDR2 SO-DIMM 3.3.2 Intel® 945GSE Graphics The internal graphics engine has the following features: Intel® Gen 3.5 Integrated Graphics Engine 250-MHz core render clock and 200 MHz core display clock at 1.05-V core voltage Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT 3.0) Intel® Display Power Saving Technology 2.0 (Intel® DPST 2.0) Intel® Smart 2D Display Technology (Intel® S2DDT) Intel® Automatic Display Brightness Microsoft DirectX* 9.1 operating system 3.3.2.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Support for CRT Hot Plug 3.4 Intel® ICH7-M Southbridge Chipset 3.4.1 Intel® ICH7-M Overview The Intel® ICH7-M chipset is connected to the Intel® 945GSE GMCH through the chip-to-chip Direct Media Interface (DMI). Some of the features of the Intel® ICH7-M are listed below. Complies with PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.0a Integrated SATA host controller with DMA operations interfaced to one external SATA connector on the IBX-530B-N270 Supports the four USB 2.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.4.3.1 PCIe GbE Ethernet Two PCIe lanes are connected to two Realtek RTL8111C PCIe GbE controllers. The Realtek RTL8111C PCIe GbE controllers combine a triple-speed IEEE 802.3 compliant Media Access Controller (MAC) with a triple-speed Ethernet transceiver, 32-bit PCIe bus controller, and embedded memory. With state-of-the-art DSP technology and mixed-mode signal technology, they offer high-speed transmission over CAT 5 UTP cable or CAT 3 UTP (10Mbps only) cable.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.4.3.2 PCIe Mini Expansion Slots One PCIe x1 lane on the ICH7-M is interfaced directly to the PCIe mini expansion slot. The IBX-530W-945GSE is preinstalled with a PICe mini wireless module in the PCIe mini slot.. 3.4.4 Intel® ICH7-M SATA Controller The integrated SATA controller on the ICH7-M supports two SATA drives with independent DMA operations. Two SATA controllers are connected to two SATA connectors on the AFLMB-945GSE, one on board and one the rear panel.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.5 Jumper Settings NOTE: A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electrical circuit. It consists of two or three metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To CLOSE/SHORT a jumper means connecting the pins of the jumper with the plastic clip and to OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip from a jumper. The following jumpers can be found on the motherboard installed in the IBX-530B-N270.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.5.1 Access the Jumpers To access the jumpers, remove the back panel. To remove the back panel, please refer to Section 4.2.3. 3.5.2 AT Power Select Jumper Settings Jumper Label: JP4 Jumper Type: 2-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 3-2 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-2 The AT Power Select jumper specifies the systems power mode as AT or ATX. AT Power Select jumper settings are shown in Table 3-2.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.5.3 CF Card Setup Jumper Label: JCF1 Jumper Type: 2-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 3-3 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-3 The CF Card Setup jumper sets the CF Type I card or CF Type II cards as either the slave device or the master device. CF Card Setup jumper settings are shown in Table 3-3. Setting Description Open Slave Closed Master Default Table 3-3: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings The CF Card Setup jumper location is shown in Figure 3-3.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System If the IBX-530B-N270 fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper cap to close the pins for a few seconds then remove the jumper clip. If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.5.5 COM Port Pin 9 Select Jumper Label: JP8 and JP10 Jumper Settings: See Table 3-5 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-5 Two jumpers (JP8 and JP10) configure pin 9 on COM1 and COM3 DB-9 connectors. Pin 9 on the COM1 and the COM3 DB-9 connectors can be set as the ring (RI) signal, +5 V or +12 V. The COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting jumper selection options are shown in Table 3-5.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 3-5: COM1 and COM3 Pin 9 Setting Jumper Locations 3.5.5.1 COM3 RS-422 and RS-485 Pinouts The pinouts for RS-422 and RS-485 operation of external serial port COM 3 are detailed below.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.5.6 COM3 RX Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: JP9 Jumper Type: 8-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 3-9 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-6 The COM3 RX Function Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the RX serial communications port COM3 as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The COM3 RX Function Select jumper settings are shown in Table 3-9.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.5.7 COM3 TX Function Select Jumper Jumper Label: JP11 Jumper Type: 6-pin header Jumper Settings: See Table 3-10 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-7 The COM3 TX Function Select jumper configures the TX pin on COM3 serial port connector as RS-422 as an RS-485. The COM3 TX Function Select jumper selection options are shown in Table 3-10.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3.5.8 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select Jumper Jumper Label: JP6 Jumper Type: 12-pin header (four 3-pin headers combined) Jumper Settings: See Table 3-11 Jumper Location: See Figure 3-8 The COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select jumper sets the communication protocol used by the second serial communications port (COM3) as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485. The COM3 RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Select settings are shown in Table 3-11.
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IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 4.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: If the following anti-static precautions are not followed, a user may be injured and the system irreparably damaged. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the AFLMB-945GSE motherboard and the power module. (Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 4.2.2 Unpacking After the IBX-530B-N270 is received make sure the following components are included in the package. If any of these components are missing, please contact the IBX-530B-N270 reseller or vendor where it was purchased or contact an IEI sales representative immediately.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 128MB CompactFlash® card with Windows 1 CE 6.0 pre-installed (P/N: IBXCF-530-945GSE-CE060) (optional) 1GB CompactFlash® card with Windows 1 XPE pre-installed (P/N: IBXCF-530-945GSE-XPE) (optional) Table 4-1: Package List Contents CAUTION: This symbol warns the user that the part has this symbol is hot. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with this part. 4.2.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 4-2: Bottom Cover Retention Screws (Rear Panel) Step 3: Gently remove the bottom cover from the IBX-530B-N270. Step 0: 4.2.4 Configure the Jumper Settings To configure the jumper settings, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Remove the bottom cover. See Section 4.2.3. Step 2: Locate the jumper settings on the embedded motherboard. See Section 3.5. Step 3: Make the jumper settings in accordance with the settings described and defined in Section 3.5. 4.2.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 4-3: CF Card Installation Step 4: Replace the CF card slot cover. Step 0: 4.2.6 Foot Pad Installation The IBX-530B-N270 embedded system is shipped with four foot pads. To install the foot pads, follow the instructions below. Step 1: Turn the IBX-530B-N270 embedded system over. Step 2: Locate the four retention screw holes for the food pad in the bottom surface. Step 3: Align the hole of the foot pad with the retention screw holes on the bottom surface.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 4-4: Foot Pads Installation 4.2.7 Mounting the System with Wall Mount Kit To mount the embedded system onto a wall using the VESA MIS-D 75 wall mount kit, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select the location on the wall for the wall-mounting bracket. Step 2: Carefully mark the locations of the four bracket screw holes on the wall. Step 3: Drill four pilot holes at the marked locations on the wall for the bracket retention screws.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 4-5: Wall-mounting Bracket Step 6: Insert the four monitor mounting screws provided in the wall mounting kit into the four screw holes on the bottom panel of the system and tighten until the screw shank is secured against the bottom panel (Figure 4-6). Step 7: Align the mounting screws on the IBX-530B-N270 bottom panel with the mounting holes on the bracket.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 4-6: Mount the Embedded System Step 9: Secure the embedded system by fastening the retention screw of the wall-mounting bracket. (Figure 4-7).
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 4.2.8 DIN Mounting (Optional) To mount the IBX-530B-N270 embedded system onto a DIN rail, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Attach the DIN rail mounting bracket to the bottom panel of the embedded system. Secure the bracket to the embedded system with the supplied retention screws (Figure 4-8). Figure 4-8: DIN Rail Mounting Bracket Step 2: Make sure the inserted screw in the center of the bracket is at the lowest position of the elongated hole (Figure 4-9).
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Step 3: Place the DIN rail flush against the back of the mounting bracket making sure the edges of the rail are between the upper and lower clamps (Figure 4-10). Figure 4-10: Mounting the DIN RAIL Step 4: Secure the DIN rail to the mounting bracket by turning the top screw clockwise. This draws the lower clamp up and secures the embedded system to the DIN rail (Figure 4-11). Figure 4-11: Secure the Assembly to the DIN Rail 4.2.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System VGA cable connector Serial port connectors RJ-45 connectors USB devices can be connected to the system. The cable connection locations are shown in Figure 2-2. 4.3 Power-On Procedure 4.3.1 Installation Checklist WARNING: Make sure a power supply with the correct input voltage is being fed into the system. Incorrect voltages applied to the system may cause damage to the internal electronic components and may also cause injury to the user.
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IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.1 Introduction A licensed copy of AMI BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be changed. 5.1.1 Starting Setup The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be activated in one of two ways. 1. Press the DELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or 2.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward. F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys 5.1.3 Getting Help When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press ESC or the F1 key again. 5.1.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.2 Main The Main BIOS menu (BIOS Menu 1) appears when the BIOS Setup program is entered. 5 The Main menu gives an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Menu 1: Main System Overview The System Overview lists a brief summary of different system components. The fields in System Overview cannot be changed.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields: System Time [xx:xx:xx] Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and seconds. System Date [xx/xx/xx] Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and year. 5.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System BIOS Menu 2: Advanced 5.3.1 CPU Configuration Use the CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) to view detailed CPU specifications 5 and configure the CPU.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System The CPU Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 3) lists the following CPU details: Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer Brand String: Lists the brand name of the CPU being used Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size 5.3.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System compatible mode. In this mode, a SATA channel will replace one of the IDE channels. This mode supports up to 4 storage devices. Configures the on-board ATA/IDE controller to be in Enhanced Enhanced mode. In this mode, IDE channels and SATA channels are separated. This mode supports up to 6 storage devices. Some legacy OS do not support this mode. Legacy IDE Channels [PATA Pri, SATA Sec] Only the SATA drives are enabled.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system. BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration Auto-Detected Drive Parameters The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device. Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is supported. Ultra DMA: Indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported. S.M.A.R.T.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on Disabled the specified channel. Auto DEFAULT BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified channel.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 3 PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1MBps 4 PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6MBps (This setting generally works with all hard disk drives manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.) DMA Mode [Auto] Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options. Auto DEFAULT BIOS auto detects the DMA mode.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System rate of 44MBps (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) Ultra DMA mode 4 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA4 rate of 66.6MBps (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) Ultra DMA mode 5 selected with a maximum data transfer UDMA5 rate of 99.9MBps (To use this mode, it is required that an 80-conductor ATA cable is used.) S.M.A.R.T [Auto] Use the S.M.A.R.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System BIOS Menu 6: Super IO Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Use the Serial Port1 Address option to select the Serial Port 1 base address.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Normal DEFAULT Serial Port 1 mode is normal IrDA Serial Port 1 mode is IrDA ASK IR Serial Port 1 mode is ASK IR Serial Port3 Address [3E8] Use the Serial Port3 Address option to select the Serial Port 3 base address.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 7) shows the operating 5 temperature, fan speeds and system voltages. BIOS Menu 7: Hardware Health Configuration CPU FAN Mode Setting [Full On Mode] Use the CPU FAN Mode Setting option to configure the second fan. Full On Mode DEFAULT Automatic mode Fan is on all the time Fan is off when the temperature is low enough. Parameters must be set by the user.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System CPU Temp. Limit of Start CPU Fan Start PWM Slope PWM When the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is in the PWM Manual Mode, the following parameters can be set. CPU Fan PWM control CPU Temp. Limit of OFF [000] WARNING: Setting this value too high may cause the fan to stop when the CPU is at a high temperature and therefore cause the system to be damaged. The CPU Temp. Limit of OFF option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode. Use the CPU Temp.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System The CPU Temp. Limit of Start option can only be set if the CPU FAN Mode Setting option is set to Automatic Mode. Use the CPU Temp. Limit of Start option to select the CPU temperature at which the cooling fan should automatically turn on. When the fan starts, it rotates using the starting pulse width modulation (PWM) specified in the Fan 3 Start PWM option below. To select a value, select the CPU Temp. Limit of Start option and enter a decimal number between 000 and 127.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 15 PWM The following system parameters and values are shown. The system parameters that are monitored are: System Temperatures: The following system temperatures are monitored o o CPU Temperature System Temperature Fan Speeds: The CPU cooling fan speed is monitored. o CPU Fan Speed Voltages: The following system voltages are monitored o o o o o o o o o Page 60 CPU Core +1.05V +3.30V +5.00V +12.0 V +1.5V +1.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.3.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 8) configures the Advanced Configuration 5 and Power Interface (ACPI) and Power Management (APM) options. BIOS Menu 8: Power Configuration 5.3.5.1 ACPI configuration The ACPI Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 9) configures the Advanced Configuration 5 and Power Interface (ACPI).
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System BIOS Menu 9: ACPI Configuration Suspend Mode [S1(POS)] Use the Suspend Mode BIOS option to specify the sleep state the system enters when it is not being used. S1 (POS) DEFAULT System appears off. The CPU is stopped; RAM is refreshed; the system is running in a low power mode. S3 (STR) System appears off. The CPU has no power; RAM is in slow refresh; the power supply is in a reduced power mode.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.3.5.2 APM Configuration The APM Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 10) allows the advanced power management options to be configured. BIOS Menu 10: Advanced Power Management Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Use the Restore on AC Power Loss BIOS option to specify what state the system returns to if there is a sudden loss of power to the system.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System On/Off DEFAULT When the power button is pressed the system is either turned on or off When the power button is pressed the system goes into Suspend suspend mode Resume on Keyboard/Mouse [Disabled] Use the Resume on Keyboard/Mouse BIOS option to enable activity on either the keyboard or mouse to rouse the system from a suspend or standby state. That is, the system is roused when the mouse is moved or a button on the keyboard is pressed.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System signal activity Enabled DEFAULT Wake event generated by PCI-Express WAKE# signal activity Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Use the Resume On RTC Alarm option to specify the time the system should be roused from a suspended state.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System BIOS Menu 11: Remote Access Configuration [Advanced] Remote Access [Disabled] Use the Remote Access option to enable or disable access to the remote functionalities of the system. Disabled Enabled DEFAULT Remote access is disabled. Remote access configuration options shown below appear: Serial Port Number Serial Port Mode Redirection after BIOS POST Terminal Type These configuration options are discussed below.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Serial Port Number [COM1] Use the Serial Port Number option allows to select the serial port used for remote access. COM1 DEFAULT System is remotely accessed through COM1 System is remotely accessed through COM2 COM2 NOTE: Make sure the selected COM port is enabled through the Super I/O configuration menu. Base Address, IRQ [3F8h,4] The Base Address, IRQ option cannot be configured and only shows the interrupt address of the serial port listed above.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Redirection is active during POST and during Boot Boot Loader Loader Always DEFAULT Redirection is always active (Some OSes may not work if set to Always) Terminal Type [ANSI] Use the Terminal Type BIOS option to specify the remote terminal type. ANSI DEFAULT The target terminal type is ANSI VT100 The target terminal type is VT100 VT-UTF8 The target terminal type is VT-UTF8 5.3.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System USB Functions [Enabled] Use the USB Function option to enable or disable the USB controllers. USB controllers are enabled Disabled Enabled DEFAULT USB controllers are disabled USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] The USB 2.0 Controller BIOS option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller Enabled DEFAULT USB function enabled USB function disabled Disabled Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Use the Legacy USB Support BIOS option to enable USB mouse and USB keyboard support.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System HiSpeed DEFAULT The controller is capable of operating at high speed 480 Mb/s 5.4 PCI/PnP Use the PCI/PnP menu (BIOS Menu 13) to configure advanced PCI and PnP settings. 5 WARNING: Setting wrong values for the BIOS selections in the PCIPnP BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction. BIOS Menu 13: PCI/PnP Configuration IRQ# [Available] Use the IRQ# address to specify what IRQs can be assigned to a particular peripheral device.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System The specified IRQ is reserved for use by Legacy ISA Reserved devices Available IRQ addresses are: IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ 11 IRQ 14 IRQ 15 DMA Channel# [Available] Use the DMA Channel# option to assign a specific DMA channel to a particular PCI/PnP device.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Use the Reserved Memory Size BIOS option to specify the amount of memory that should be reserved for legacy ISA devices. Disabled DEFAULT No memory block reserved for legacy ISA devices 16K 16KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 32K 32KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 64K 54KB reserved for legacy ISA devices 5.5 Boot Use the Boot menu (BIOS Menu 14) to configure system boot options. 5 BIOS Menu 14: Boot 5.5.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System BIOS Menu 15: Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Use the Quick Boot BIOS option to make the computer speed up the boot process. No POST procedures are skipped Disabled Enabled DEFAULT Some POST procedures are skipped to decrease the system boot time Quiet Boot [Enabled] Use the Quiet Boot BIOS option to select the screen display when the system boots.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] The AddOn ROM Display Mode option allows add-on ROM (read-only memory) messages to be displayed. Force BIOS Allows the computer system to force a third party DEFAULT BIOS to display during system boot. Allows the computer system to display the Keep Current information during system boot. Bootup Num-Lock [On] The Bootup Num-Lock BIOS option allows the Number Lock setting to be modified during boot up.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.6 Security Use the Security menu (BIOS Menu 16) to set system and user passwords. 5 BIOS Menu 16: Security Change Supervisor Password Use the Change Supervisor Password to set or change a supervisor password. The default for this option is Not Installed. If a supervisor password must be installed, select this field and enter the password. After the password has been added, Install appears next to Change Supervisor Password.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.7 Chipset Use the Chipset menu (BIOS Menu 17) to access the NorthBridge and SouthBridge 5 configuration menus WARNING! Setting the wrong values for the Chipset BIOS selections in the Chipset BIOS menu may cause the system to malfunction.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.7.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration Use the North Bridge Chipset Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 18) to configure the Northbridge chipset settings. BIOS Menu 18:North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Hole [Disabled] The Memory Hole reserves the memory space between 15MB and 16MB for ISA expansion cards that require a specified area of memory to work properly.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Disable 1MB of memory used by internal graphics device Enable, 1MB Enable, 8MB DEFAULT 8MB of memory used by internal graphics device DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Use the DVMT Mode Select option to select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) operating mode. A fixed portion of graphics memory is reserved as Fixed Mode graphics memory. DVMT Mode DEFAULT Graphics memory is dynamically allocated according to the system and graphics needs.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu (BIOS Menu 19) the southbridge chipset to be 5 configured. BIOS Menu 19: SouthBridge Chipset Configuration • Audio Controller [AC’97 Audio Only] The Audio Controller option enables or disables the audio controller. Auto DEFAULT The onboard audio codec automatically detected and enabled Azalia The High Definition Audio controller is enabled AC’97 Audio Only The on-board AC’97 audio controller is enabled.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 5.8 Exit Use the Exit menu (BIOS Menu 20) to load default BIOS values, optimal failsafe values 5 and to save configuration changes. BIOS Menu 20:Exit Save Changes and Exit Use the Save Changes and Exit option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and to exit the BIOS configuration setup program. Discard Changes and Exit Use the Discard Changes and Exit option to exit the BIOS configuration setup program without saving the changes made to the system.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Load Optimal Defaults Use the Load Optimal Defaults option to load the optimal default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F9 key can be used for this operation. Load Failsafe Defaults Use the Load Failsafe Defaults option to load failsafe default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. F8 key can be used for this operation.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Chapter 6 6 Driver Installation Page 82
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System NOTE: The drivers of the IBX-530B-N270 components are already embedded in the optional 128 MB or 1 GB CF card (with Windows® CE 6.0 or Windows® XP Embedded OS) provided by IEI. The following section is only for those users who didn’t purchase the IEI CF card. 6.1 Available Software Drivers NOTE: The content of the CD may vary throughout the life cycle of the product and is subject to change without prior notice.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-1: Chipset Driver Screen Step 4: When the setup files are completely extracted the Welcome Screen in Figure 6-2 appears. Figure 6-2: Chipset Driver Welcome Screen Step 5: Click Next to continue.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Step 6: The license agreement in Figure 6-3 appears. Step 7: Read the License Agreement. Step 8: Click the Yes icon to continue. Figure 6-3: Chipset Driver License Agreement Step 9: The Read Me file in Figure 6-4 appears. Step 10: Click Next to continue.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-4: Chipset Driver Read Me File Step 11: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-5.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-5: Chipset Driver Setup Operations Step 12: Once the Setup Operations are complete, click the Next icon to continue. Step 13: The Finish screen appears. Step 14: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click the Finish icon. See Figure 6-6.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-6: Chipset Driver Installation Finish Screen 6.3 VGA Driver Installation To install the VGA driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver CD list. Step 2: Click “VGA” and double click the “win2k_xp14324.exe” file. Step 3: The VGA Read Me file in Figure 6-7 appears. Step 4: Click Next to continue.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-7: VGA Driver Read Me File Step 5: The installation files are extracted. See Figure 6-8. Figure 6-8: VGA Driver Setup Files Extracted Step 6: The Welcome Screen in Figure 6-9 appears.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-9: VGA Driver Welcome Screen Step 7: Click Next to continue. Step 8: The license agreement in Figure 6-10 appears. Step 9: Read the License Agreement. Step 10: Click the Yes icon to continue.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-10: VGA Driver License Agreement Step 11: The Read Me file in Figure 6-11 appears. Step 12: Click Next to continue. Figure 6-11: VGA Driver Read Me File Step 13: Setup Operations are performed as shown in Figure 6-12.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-12: VGA Driver Setup Operations Step 14: Once the Setup Operations are complete, click the Next icon to continue. Step 15: The Finish screen appears. Step 16: Select “Yes, I want to restart the computer now” and click the Finish icon. See Figure 6-13.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 6.4 Audio Driver Installation To install the audio driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver CD list. Step 2: Click “Audio” Step 3: The screen in Figure 6-14 appears. Double click the “WDM_A404” folder. Figure 6-14: Audio Driver Options Step 4: Click the setup.exe icon. Step 5: The AC’97 Driver Installation screen in Figure 6-15 appears. Step 6: Click Next to continue.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-15: AC’97 Driver Installation Welcome Screen Step 7: The Verification window in Figure 6-16 may appear. Step 8: Click “Continue Anyway.” Figure 6-16: AC’97 Driver Installation Verification Step 9: The driver installation begins. See Figure 6-17.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-17: AC’97 Driver Installation Step 10: When the driver is installed, the driver installation finish screen in Figure 6-18 appears. Step 11: Select “Yes, I wish to restart my computer now” And click Finish Figure 6-18: AC’97 Driver Installation Complete Step 12: The system reboots.Step 0: 6.5 LAN Driver Installation To install the LAN driver, please do the following. Step 1: Access the driver CD list.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Step 2: Click “LAN” and locate the setup.exe. Double click the setup.exe file to start installing the LAN driver. Step 3: The Welcome screen in Figure 6-19 appears. Figure 6-19: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Step 4: Click Next to continue. Step 5: The Ready to Install screen in Figure 6-20 appears. Step 6: Click Next to proceed with the installation.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-20: LAN Driver Welcome Screen Step 7: The program begins to install. Step 8: The installation progress can be monitored in the progress bar shown in Figure 6-21.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Step 9: When the driver installation is complete, the screen in Figure 6-22 appears. Figure 6-22: LAN Driver Installation Complete 6.6 Wireless Driver (IBX-530BW Only) To install the wireless driver, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Select Wireless from the driver CD list. Step 2: A new window opens (Figure 6-23). Select an OS folder. Double click the Setup.exe to install the LAN driver.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System . Figure 6-23: Wireless Driver OS Folders Step 3: The license agreement in Figure 6-24 appears. Figure 6-24: Wireless Driver License Agreement Step 4: Accept the conditions of the license agreement and click NEXT to continue. Step 5: The Configuration Tool Options screen in Figure 6-25 appears next.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Figure 6-25: Wireless Driver Configuration Tool Options Step 6: Select configuration tool in Figure 6-25 and click NEXT to continue. Step 7: The Wireless Mode Options window in Figure 6-26 appears. Figure 6-26: Wireless Mode Select Window Step 8: Click NEXT in Figure 6-26.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Step 9: Click INSTALL in Figure 6-27 to start to install the driver. Figure 6-27: Wireless Driver Installation Step 10: When the installation is finished. Click FINISH in the termination screen.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Appendix A A Safety Precautions Page 102
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System WARNING: The precautions outlined in this chapter should be strictly followed. Failure to follow these precautions may result in permanent damage to the IBX-530B-N270. A.1 Safety Precautions Please follow the safety precautions outlined in the sections that follow: A.1.1 General Safety Precautions Please ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to at all times. Follow the electrostatic precautions outlined below whenever the IBX-530B-N270 is opened.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System A.1.2 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the IBX-530B-N270 may result in permanent damage to the IBX-530B-N270 and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the IBX-530B-N270. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System A.1.4 Product Disposal CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by and incorrect type. Only certified engineers should replace the on-board battery. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local regulations. Outside the European Union - If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Except for the LCD panel, never spray or squirt liquids directly onto any other components. To clean the LCD panel, gently wipe it with a piece of soft dry cloth or a slightly moistened cloth. The interior of the IBX-530B-N270 does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the IBX-530B-N270 interior. Be cautious of all small removable components when vacuuming the IBX-530B-N270. Turn the IBX-530B-N270 off before cleaning the IBX-530B-N270.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Appendix B B Interface Connectors Page 107
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System B.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors NOTE: The jumpers and connectors shown in the section below are those jumpers and connectors that are relevant to the configuration and installation of the embedded system. The IBX-530B-N270 embedded system motherboard, the AFLMB-945GSE comes with a number of peripheral interface connectors. The pinouts for the connectors that are used in the IBX-530B-N270 are listed below: PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Battery +3.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 17 A3 42 WAIT 18 A2 43 INPACK 19 A1 44 REG 20 A0 45 BVD2 21 D0 46 BVD1 22 D1 47 D8 23 D2 48 D9 24 IOCS16 49 D10 25 CD2 50 GND TableeB-2: CFII Socket Pinouts (CF1) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION 1 DCD1 2 RX1 3 TX1 4 DTR1 5 GND 6 DSR1 7 RTS1 8 CTS1 9 COM_RI1 10 GND TableeB-3: COM1 Connector Pinouts (COM1, D-SUB) PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 7 H_SYNC 8 V_GND 9 V_SYNC 10 V_GND TableeB-6: CRT Connector Pinouts (CN4) Pin No. Description 1 AUD_OUTL 2 AGND_AMP 3 LINEOUT_JD 4 AUD_OUTR TableeB-7: Audio Line-Out Connector Pinouts (CN3) PIN NO.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Appendix C C BIOS Menu Options Page 111
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System C.1 BIOS Configuration Options Below is a list of BIOS configuration options described in Chapter 5. System Overview .................................................................................................................45 System Time [xx:xx:xx] .......................................................................................................46 System Date [xx/xx/xx] .................................................................................................
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled].....................................................................................65 RTC Alarm Date (Days)........................................................................................................65 System Time .........................................................................................................................65 Remote Access [Disabled].............................................................................
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Load Failsafe Defaults.........................................................................................................
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Appendix D D Watchdog Timer Page 115
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System NOTE: The following discussion applies to DOS environment. IEI support is contacted or the IEI website visited for specific drivers for more sophisticated operating systems, e.g., Windows and Linux. The Watchdog Timer is provided to ensure that standalone systems can always recover from catastrophic conditions that cause the CPU to crash. This condition may have occurred by external EMI or a software bug.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System NOTE: When exiting a program it is necessary to disable the Watchdog Timer, otherwise the system resets.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Appendix E E Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 118
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System E.1 Hazardous Material Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System Part Name Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium Biphenyls Diphenyl Ethers (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) Housing X O O O O X Display X O O O O X Printed Circuit X O O O O X Metal Fasteners X O O O O O Cable Assembly X O O O O X Fan Assembly X O O O O X Power Supply X O O O O X O O O O O O Board Assemblies Battery O: This toxi
IBX-530B-270 Embedded System 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签，此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件，像是电池或灯管，这些 元件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 X O O O O X 显示 X O O O O X 印刷电路板 X O O O O X 金属螺帽 X O O O O O 电缆组装 X O O O O X 风扇组装 X O O O O X 电力供应组装 X O O O O X 电池 O O O O O O O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限
