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AIMB-781
LGA1155 Intel® CoreTM i7/i5/i3/
Pentium ATX with DVI/VGA,
Dual Gigabit LAN, DDR3, SATA III
Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2015
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted
in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co.,
Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad, Pentium® Dual Core and Celeron® are trademarks of Intel®
Corporation.
WinBond is a trademark of Winbond Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Part No. 2002078101 Edition 2
Printed in China February 2015
AIMB-781 User Manual ii
A Message to the Customer
Advantech Customer Services
Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifications to
ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of indus-
trial environments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the labo-
ratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the
reliability and ease of operation for which the name Advantech has come to be
known.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Advantech's customer
services. To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instruc-
tions below carefully.
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 answers are nor-
mally a lot more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone.
So please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the
information or questions that apply to your problem, and with the product close at
hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support
you need to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most problems
reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
In addition, free technical support is available from Advantech engineers every busi-
ness day. We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific
information on the installation and operation of any of our products.
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Declaration of Conformity
FCC
This device complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC rules:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
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 B dig-
ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. The
user is advised that any equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance would void the compliance to FCC regula-
tions and therefore, the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
AIMB-781 User Manual iv
Memory Compatibility
Brand Size Speed ECC Vendor PN Memory Advantech PN
TS128MLK64V1U/ SEC K4B1G0846D-HCF8
1GB DDR3 1066 N 96D3-1G1066NN-TR
TS2KNU28100-1S (128x8)
SEC K4B1G0846D HCH9
Transcend 1GB DDR3 1066 N TS128MLK64V1U 96D3-1G1066NN-TR
ENJ038A3 (128x8)
TS256MLK64V1U/ SEC K4B1G0846D-
2GB DDR3 1066 N 96D3-2G1066NN-TR
TS5KNU28300-1S HCF9(128x8)
ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F
1GB DDR3 1066 N 78.01GC3.420 96D3-1G1066NN-AP
(128x8)
Apacer
ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F
2GB DDR3 1066 N 78.A1GC3.421 96D3-2G1066NN-AP
(128x8)
ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F
1GB DDR3 1066 N D3UE28081XH18AB NA
(128x8)
DSL
ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F
2GB DDR3 1066 N D3UE28082XH18AB NA
(128x8)
ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ- 96D3-1G-1333NN-
1GB DDR3 1333 N TS128MLK64V3U
F(128x8) TR
Micron 9GF22 D9KPT
Transcend 1GB DDR3 1333 N TS128MLK64V3U NA
(128x8)
SEC 907 HCH9
2GB DDR3 1333 N TS256MLK64V3U NA
K4B1G08460(128x8)
ELPIDA J1108BFBG-DJ-
1GB DDR3 1333 N 78.01GC6.420 96D3-1G1333NN-AP
F(128x8)
ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F
2GB DDR3 1333 N 78.A1GC6.421 96D3-2G1333NN-AP
(128x8)
Apacer
Hynix 96D3-2G1333NN-
2GB DDR3 1333 N 78.A1GDE.AF00C
H5TQ2G838FR(256x8) AP1
Hynix H5TQ2G83AFR
4GB DDR3 1333 N 78.B1GDE.AF1 NA
H9C(256x8)
ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F
1GB DDR3 1333 N D3UE28081XH18AB NA
(128x8)
DSL
ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F
2GB DDR3 1333 N D3UE28082XH18AB NA
(128x8)
HYNIX H5TQ1G83BFR H9C
1GB DDR3 1333 N KVR1333D3N9/1G NA
928AK (128x8)
Kingston
ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F
2GB DDR3 1333 N TS128MLK64V3U NA
093309DLK20 (256x8)
SAMSUNG 949
ATP 4GB DDR3-1333 N AQ12M64B8BKH9S K4B2G0846B-HCH9 NA
(256x8)
AIMB-781 Feature Comparison
AIMB-781QG2 AIMB-781QVG
Chipset Q67 B65
Memory Non-ECC DDR3 1066/1333 Non-ECC DDR3 1066/1333
USB 14 12
GbE 2 1
COM 6 2
SW RAID Yes None
TPM Optional Optional
SATA III 2 1
Active Manage- Yes None
ment
Technology 7.0
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Product Warranty (2 years)
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 pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech's high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandise
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Initial Inspection
Before you begin installing your motherboard, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
1 AIMB-781 Startup Manual
1 Driver CD (user's manual is included)
2 Serial ATA HDD data cables
2 Serial ATA HDD power cables
1 I/O port bracket
1 Warranty card
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales repre-
sentative immediately. We have carefully inspected the AIMB-781 mechanically and
electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect
working order upon receipt. As you unpack the AIMB-781, check it for signs of ship-
ping damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is damaged or
it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales
representative immediately. Also notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and
packing material for inspection by the carrier. After inspection, we will make arrange-
ments to repair or replace the unit.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration......................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 3
1.3.1 System .......................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Memory ......................................................................................... 3
1.3.3 Input/Output .................................................................................. 3
1.3.4 Graphics........................................................................................ 3
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN ................................................................................ 4
1.3.6 Industrial Features ........................................................................ 4
1.3.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications.............................. 4
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 5
Table 1.1: Jumper list .................................................................. 5
Table 1.2: Connectors ................................................................. 5
1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations...................................... 7
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations............................... 7
Figure 1.2 I/O connectors ............................................................ 7
1.6 AIMB-781 Block Diagram.......................................................................... 8
Figure 1.3 AIMB-781 Block Diagram ........................................... 8
1.7 Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 8
1.8 Jumper Settings ........................................................................................ 9
1.8.1 How to set jumpers ....................................................................... 9
1.8.2 CMOS clear (JCMOS1) ................................................................ 9
Table 1.3: JCMOS1 ..................................................................... 9
1.8.3 Watchdog timer output (JWDT1) ................................................ 10
Table 1.4: Watchdog timer output (JWDT1) .............................. 10
Table 1.5: ATX/AT mode selector (PSON1).............................. 10
Table 1.6: COM3 RS-232/422/485 mode selector (JSETCOM3)
.................................................................................. 10
1.9 System Memory ...................................................................................... 11
1.10 Memory Installation Procedures.............................................................. 11
1.11 Cache Memory........................................................................................ 11
1.12 Processor Installation.............................................................................. 11
1.13 PCI Bus Routing Table............................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................13
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 14
2.2 Parallel Port (LPT1)................................................................................. 14
2.3 USB Ports (LAN1_USB12, LAN2_USB3/4, USB5/6, USB7/8, USB9/10,
USB11/12 & USB13/14).......................................................................... 15
2.4 USB Power Switch .................................................................................. 16
2.5 VGA Connector and DVI-D Connector (VGA1+DVI1)............................. 17
2.6 Serial Ports (COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4, COM5 & COM6) ............... 18
2.7 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) .................................... 19
2.8 External Keyboard & Mouse (KBMS2).................................................... 20
2.9 CPU Fan Connector (CPUFAN1)............................................................ 20
2.10 System FAN Connector (SYSFAN1 and SYSFAN2) .............................. 21
2.11 Front Panel Connectors (JFP1, JFP2 & JFP3) ....................................... 21
2.11.1 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) ...................................... 22
Table 2.1: PS/2 or ATX power supply LED status.................... 22
2.11.2 External Speaker (JFP2 pins 1, 4, 7 & 10).................................. 22
2.11.3 HDD LED Connector (JFP2 pins 2 & 5)...................................... 22
2.11.4 SNMP SM_Bus connector (JFP2 pins 8 & 11) ........................... 22
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2.11.5 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1 pins 3 & 6).................................. 22
2.11.6 Reset Connector (JFP1 pins 9 & 12) .......................................... 22
2.12 Line Out, Mic In Connector (AUDIO1) .................................................... 23
2.13 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1)................................................... 23
2.14 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) ........................................................... 24
2.15 Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector (LAN_LED1)................................ 25
Table 2.2: Front Panel LAN Indicator Connector ...................... 25
2.16 Serial ATA Interface (SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5 & SATA6)
................................................................................................................ 26
2.17 PCI Slots (PCI 1 ~ PCI 4)........................................................................ 27
2.18 PCIe x16 Expansion Slot (PCIEX16_1) .................................................. 27
2.19 PCIEX4_1 ............................................................................................... 28
2.20 PCIEX1_1 ............................................................................................... 28
2.21 Auxiliary 4-pin power connector (ATX12V1) ........................................... 29
2.22 SPI Flash connector(SPI_CN1) .............................................................. 29
2.23 Low Pin Count Connector (LPC1)........................................................... 30
Table 2.3: Advantech LPC Module List ..................................... 30
Chapter 3 BIOS Operation ................................. 31
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 32
Figure 3.1 Main setup screen ................................................... 32
3.2 Entering BIOS Setup............................................................................... 32
3.2.1 Main Menu .................................................................................. 33
Figure 3.2 Main setup screen .................................................... 33
3.2.2 System time / System date ......................................................... 33
3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup............................................................. 34
Figure 3.3 Advanced BIOS features setup screen .................... 34
3.3.1 ACPI Settings ............................................................................. 35
Figure 3.4 ACPI Settings .......................................................... 35
3.3.2 Trusted Computing ..................................................................... 36
Figure 3.5 TPM Settings............................................................ 36
3.3.3 CPU Configuration...................................................................... 37
Figure 3.6 CPU Configuration ................................................... 37
Figure 3.7 CPU Information....................................................... 37
3.3.4 SATA Configuration .................................................................... 39
Figure 3.8 SATA Configuration.................................................. 39
3.3.5 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Configuration ................................. 40
Figure 3.9 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Configuration............... 40
3.3.6 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration ........................................................ 41
Figure 3.10Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration... 41
3.3.7 USB Configuration ...................................................................... 42
Figure 3.11USB Configuration.................................................... 42
3.3.8 NCT6776 Super IO Configuration............................................... 43
Figure 3.12Super IO Configuration............................................. 43
Figure 3.13Serial Port 1 Configuration ....................................... 43
Figure 3.14Serial Port 2 Configuration ....................................... 44
Figure 3.15Parallel Configuration ............................................... 44
3.3.9 H/W Monitor................................................................................ 45
Figure 3.16PC Health Status...................................................... 45
3.3.10 F81216 Super IO Configuration.................................................. 46
Figure 3.17F81216 Super IO Configuration ............................... 46
Figure 3.18Serial Port 3 Configuration ....................................... 47
Figure 3.19Serial Port 4 Configuration ....................................... 48
Figure 3.20Serial Port 5 Configuration ....................................... 48
Figure 3.21Serial Port 6 Configuration ....................................... 49
3.3.11 AMT Configuration...................................................................... 50
Figure 3.22AMTConfiguration .................................................... 50
3.3.12 Serial Port Console Redirection.................................................. 51
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Figure 3.23Serial Port Console Redirection ............................... 51
3.4 Chipset .................................................................................................... 53
Figure 3.24Chipset ..................................................................... 53
3.4.1 North Bridge................................................................................ 54
Figure 3.25North Bridge ............................................................. 54
3.4.2 South Bridge ............................................................................... 55
Figure 3.26South Bridge............................................................. 55
3.4.3 USB Configuration ...................................................................... 56
Figure 3.27USB Configuration.................................................... 56
3.4.4 ME Subsystem............................................................................ 57
Figure 3.28ME Subsystem ......................................................... 57
3.5 Boot......................................................................................................... 58
Figure 3.29Boot .......................................................................... 58
3.6 Security ................................................................................................... 59
Figure 3.30Security..................................................................... 59
3.7 Save & Exit.............................................................................................. 60
Figure 3.31Save & Exit ............................................................... 60
Chapter 4 Chipset Software Installation Utility 61
4.1 Before you begin ..................................................................................... 62
4.2 Introduction ............................................................................................. 62
4.3 Windows XP / Windows 7 Driver Setup .................................................. 63
Chapter 5 VGA Setup ..........................................65
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 66
5.2 Windows XP/Windows 7 Driver Setup .................................................... 66
Chapter 6 LAN Configuration.............................67
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 68
6.2 Features .................................................................................................. 68
6.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 68
6.4 Win XP /Win 7 Driver Setup (LAN).......................................................... 68
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer..69
A.1 Watchdog timer overview........................................................................ 70
A.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 70
Table A.1: Watchdog timer registers.......................................... 72
A.2.1 Example Programs ..................................................................... 72
Appendix B I/O Pin Assignments..........................77
B.1 Parallel Port (LPT1)................................................................................. 78
Table B.1: Parallel Port (LPT1) .................................................. 78
B.2 USB Header (USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112 & USB1314) ........... 78
Table B.2: USB Header
(USB56,USB78,USB910,USB1112,USB1314) ........ 78
B.3 VGA Connector (VGA1) .......................................................................... 79
Table B.3: VGA Connector (VGA1) ........................................... 79
B.4 RS-232 Interface (COM3~6) ................................................................... 79
Table B.4: RS-232 Interface (COM1)......................................... 79
B.5 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) .................................... 80
Table B.5: Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KBMS1) .............. 80
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B.6 External Keyboard Connector (KBMS2) ................................................. 80
Table B.6: External Keyboard Connector (KBMS2)................... 80
B.7 Infrared (IR) connector (JIR1) ................................................................. 81
Table B.7: Infrared Connector (JIR1)......................................... 81
B.8 System Fan Power Connector (SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2)........................... 81
Table B.8: Fan Power Connector (SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2) ......... 81
B.9 Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) .................................................. 81
Table B.9: Power LED and Keyboard Lock (JFP3) ................... 81
B.10 External Speaker Connector (JFP2) ....................................................... 82
Table B.10:External Speaker Connector (JFP2) ........................ 82
B.11 Reset Connector (JFP1) ......................................................................... 82
Table B.11:Reset Connector (JFP1)........................................... 82
B.12 HDD LED Connector (JFP2)................................................................... 82
Table B.12:HDD LED Connector (JFP2) .................................... 82
B.13 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) ............................................................... 82
Table B.13:ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1) ................................ 83
B.14 H/W Monitor Alarm (JOBS1)................................................................... 83
Table B.14:H/W Monitor Alarm (JOBS1) .................................... 83
B.15 SNMP SM_BUS Bus Connector (JFP2) ................................................. 83
Table B.15:SM Bus Connector (JFP2) ....................................... 83
B.16 USB/LAN ports (LAN1_USB12 and LAN2_USB34) ............................... 84
Table B.16:USB Port .................................................................. 84
Table B.17:Giga LAN 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 port .............. 84
B.17 Line Out, Mic IN Connector (AUDIO1).................................................... 84
B.18 Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) ................................................ 85
Table B.18:Front Panel Audio Connector (FPAUD1) ................. 85
B.19 8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1)................................................... 85
Table B.19:8-pin Alarm Board Connector (VOLT1) .................... 85
B.20 Case Open Connector (JCASE1) ........................................................... 86
Table B.20:Case Open Connector (JCASE1)............................. 86
B.21 Front Panel LAN LED Connector (LAN_LED1) ...................................... 86
Table B.21:LAN LED Connector (LANLED1) ............................. 86
B.22 SPI_CN1: SPI flash card pin connector .................................................. 86
Table B.22:SPI_CN1:SPI fresh card pin connector .................... 86
B.23 System I/O Ports..................................................................................... 87
Table B.23:System I/O ports....................................................... 87
B.24 DMA Channel Assignments .................................................................... 87
Table B.24:DMA channel assignments....................................... 87
B.25 Interrupt Assignments ............................................................................. 88
Table B.25:Interrupt assignments............................................... 88
B.26 1st MB Memory Map............................................................................... 88
Table B.26:1st MB memory map ................................................ 88
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Chapter 1
1 Hardware
Configuration
1.1 Introduction
AIMB-781 motherboard is the most advanced Intel Q67/B65 board for industrial
applications that require high-performance computing. The motherboard supports
2nd generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium and DDR3 1066/1333 MHz memory up to
16 GB. AIMB-781 provides cost-effective graphics integrated in processor which is
Intel HD 2000/3000 graphics, and the graphics VRAM is 1 GB maximum shared
memory with 2 GB and above system memory installed.
AIMB-781 provides a mainstream PCIe x16 gen II expansion slot for add-on graphic
cards to meet higher graphics performance demand. In addition, the AIMB-781 has
dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN (QG2 version) via dedicated PCIe x1 bus, which offers
bandwidth of up to 500 MB/s, eliminating network bottlenecks. High reliability and
outstanding performance make the AIMB-781 the ideal platform for industrial net-
working applications.
By using the Intel Q67/B65 chipset, the AIMB-781 offers four 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI
slots; one PCIe x1 slot, one PCIe x4 slot, one PCIe x16 slot and a variety of features
such as 2 onboard SATA III interfaces (bandwidth = 600 MB/s) and 4 onboard SATA
II with software RAID; 14 USB 2.0 connectors and HD Audio. These powerful I/O
capabilities ensure even more reliable data storage capabilities and high-speed I/O
peripheral connectivity.
The AIMB-781 also adopts Advantech's unique patented Sleep Mode Control Circuit
for AT Power Mode. With all the excellent features and outstanding performance, the
AIMB-781 is the ideal platform for today's industrial applications.
1.2 Features
PCIe architecture: The Intel Q67/B65 PCH chipset supports 1 PCIe x16 slot, 1
PCIe x4 slot, 1 PCIe x1 slot, 2 SATA III and 4 SATA II connectors (QG2 version).
High Performance I/O capability: Dual Gigabit LAN via PCIe x1 bus, 4 PCI 32-
bit/33MHz PCI slots, and 14 USB 2.0 ports (QG2 version).
Standard ATX form factor with industrial features: AIMB-781 provides indus-
trial features like long product life, reliable operation under wide temperature
range, watchdog timer functions, etc.
Automatically power on after power failure: It is often necessary to have an
unattended system come back to operation when power resumes after a power
failure. Advantech's industrial motherboard allows users to set the system to
power on automatically without pushing the power on button. Please refer detail
"AT" mode setting in table 1.5 of section 1.8.3.
Active Management Technology 7.0: The hardware and firmware base solu-
tion is powered by the system auxiliary power plane to remotely monitor net-
worked systems. Intel AMT(iAMT) stores hardware and software information in
nonvolatile memory. Built-in management provides out-of-band management
capabilities, allowing remote discovery and KVM to repair systems after OS fail-
ures or when a system is crashed. Alert and event logging features detect prob-
lems and quickly reduce downtime, pro-actively blocking incoming threats,
containing infected clients before they impact the network, and proactively noti-
fying the user when critical software agents are removed. For iAMT enable,
please refer 3.3.8 AMT Configuration. Advantech provides Software utility called
SUSIAccess to allow user enabling iAMT function. For detail information and
user manual, please download it from link:
http://www.advantech.com.tw/embcore/SUSIAccess.aspx
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1.3 Specifications
Chapter 1
1.3.1 System
SATA hard disk drive interface: Six on-board SATA III/II connectors support
Advanced Host controller interface (AHCI) technology and have data transmis-
sion rates up to 600 MB/s or 300 MB/s.
System Chipset: Q67 for QG2 SKU and B65 for QVG SKU
1.3.2 Memory
Hardware Configuration
RAM: Up to 32 GB in four 240-pin DIMM sockets. Supports dual-channel DDR3
1066/1333 SDRAM.
AIMB-781QG2/QVG: supports non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs and does not
support any memory configuration that mixes non-ECC with ECC unbuffered
DIMMs.
Note! A 32-bit OS may not fully detect 4 GB of RAM when 4 GB is installed.
1.3.3 Input/Output
PCIe slot: 1 PCIe x16 expansion slot, 1 PCIe x4 expansion slot, and 1 PCIe x1
expansion slot.
PCI Bus: 4 PCI slots, 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI 2.2 compliant.
Enhanced parallel port: Configured to LPT1 or disabled. Standard DB-25
female connector cable is a optional accessory. LPT1 supports EPP/SPP/ECP.
Serial port: Six serial ports, one is RS-232/422/485 with hardware auto-flow
control and three are RS-232. Two DB-9 connectors located in rear panel are
RS-232
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: Two 6-pin mini-DIN connectors are
located on the mounting bracket for easy connection to PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.
USB port: Supports up to 14 USB 2.0 ports for QG2 and 12 USB 2.0 ports for
QVG with transmission rates up to 480 Mbps
LPC: One LPC connector to support Advantech LPC modules, such as TPM
module, RS232 module, and RS422/485 module.
GPIO: AIMB-781 supports 8-bit GPIO from super I/O for general purpose con-
trol application.
1.3.4 Graphics
Both dual and quad core processors are integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000/
3000.
Display memory: 1 GB maximum shared memory with 2 GB and above system
memory installed
DVI-D: Up to resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz refresh rate (Only for QG2 ver-
sion)
CRT: Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution @ 75 Hz refresh rate
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1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
Supports single/dual 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port (s) via PCIe x1 bus
which provides a 500 MB/s data transmission rate.
Interface: 10/100/1000Base-T
Controller: Intel 82579LM(PHY) for LAN1, Intel 82583V for LAN2 (QG2 version
only)
1.3.6 Industrial Features
Watchdog timer: Can generate system reset or NC. The watchdog timer is pro-
grammable, with each unit equal to one second or one minute (255 levels)
1.3.7 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60°C (32 ~ 140° F, Depending on CPU)
Storage temperature: -20 ~ 70° C (-4 ~ 158° F)
Humidity: 5 ~ 95% non-condensing
Power supply voltage: +3.3 V, +5 V, ±12 V, 5 VSB
Power consumption:
Maximum: +5 V at 2.89 A, +3.3 V at 1.02 A, +12 V at 5.88 A, +5 VSB at 0.5 A
(Intel i5 2400 3.1 GHz processor, 4 x 4 GB DDR3 Memory)
Board size: 304.8 x 228.6 mm (12" x 9.6")
Board weight: 0.5 kg (1.68 lb)
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1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
Chapter 1
Connectors on the AIMB-781 motherboard link it to external devices such as hard
disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that are
used to configure your system for your application.
The tables below list the function of each of the jumpers and connectors. Later sec-
tions in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers. Chapter 2 gives instructions
for connecting external devices to your motherboard.
Hardware Configuration
Table 1.1: Jumper list
Label Function
JCMOS1 CMOS Clear
JWDT1 Watchdog reset
PSON1 AT(1-2) / ATX(2-3)
JSETCOM3 COM3 RS-232/422/485 Jumper Setting
Table 1.2: Connectors
Label Function
LPT1 Parallel port, supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
LAN1_USB12 LAN1 / USB port 1, 2
LAN2_USB34 LAN2 / USB port 3, 4
VGA1 VGA connector
DVI1 DVI-D connector
COM 1~2 and 4~6 Serial port: RS-232
COM3 Serial port: RS-232/422/485 (9-pin connector)
KBMS1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector
KBMS2 External keyboard connector (6-pin)
JIR1 Infrared connector
Keyboard lock and power LED
Suspend: fast flash (ATX/AT)
JFP3 System On: on (ATX/AT)
System Off: off (AT)
System Off: slow flash (ATX)
JFP2 External speaker / HDD LED connector / SM Bus connector
JFP1 Power switch / reset connector
JCASE1 Case open
VOLT1 Voltage display
HW monitor
JOBS1 Close: enable OBS alarm
Open: disable OBS alarm
CPUFAN1 CPU fan connector (4-pin)
SYSFAN1 System fan connector (3-pin)
SYSFAN2 System fan connector (3-pin)
LANLED1 LAN1/2 LED extension connector
AUDIO1 Audio connector
FPAUO1 HD audio front panel pin header
USB56 USB port 5, 6
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Table 1.2: Connectors
Label Function
USB78 USB port 7, 8 (OG2 version only)
USB910 USB port 9, 10
USB1112 USB port 11,12
USB1314 USB port 13,14
SATA1 Serial ATA1
SATA2 Serial ATA2
SATA3 Serial ATA3
SATA4 Serial ATA4
SATA5 Serial ATA5
SATA6 Serial ATA6
ATX12V1 ATX 12 V auxiliary power connector (for CPU)
EATXPWR1 ATX 24-pin main power connector (for system)
PCIEX16_1 PCIe x16 slot 1
PCIEX4_1 PCIe x4 slot 1
PCIEX1_1 PCIe x1 slot 1
PCI1 PCI slot 1
PCI2 PCI slot 2
PCI3 PCI slot 3
PCI4 PCI slot 4
DIMMA1 Channel A DIMM1
DIMMA2 Channel A DIMM2
DIMMB1 Channel B DIMM1
DIMMB2 Channel B DIMM2
SPI_CN1 Update BIOS pin header
SPDIF_OUT1 SPDIF Audio out pin header
JEME1 Intel AMT Disable Jumper
JMECLR1 Clear AMT setting
JUSBPWR1 USB port 1~4 power source switch between +5 VSB and +5 V
USB port 5/6/7/8/11/12 power source switch between +5 VSB and
JUSBPWR2
+5 V
USB port 9/10/13/14 power source switch between +5 VSB and +5
JUSBPWR3
V
GPIO1 8 bit GPIO from super I/O
SMBUS1 SM Bus from PCH
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1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector
Chapter 1
Locations
LAN1_USB12 COM12
PCI4 PCI3 PCI2 PCI1 LAN2_USB34 DVI1 + VGA1
AUDIO1
KBM 1
FPAUD1 KBMS2
SPDIF_OUT1
Hardware Configuration
PCIe x1 ATX12V1
PCIe x4 SYSFAN1
PCIe x16
COM4 LANLED1
JSETCOM3
10 USB 2.0 DIMMA1
COM5
DIMMB1
4 SATA II DIMMB2
JMECLR1 EATXPWR1
SMBUS1 LPC 1
VOLT1
COM6
JCMOS1 ~ SYSFAN2 PSON1
GPIO1
2 SATA III
SPI_CN1 LPT1
JUSBPWR 2 &3 JME1 JIR1+JWDT1+JOBS1
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations
AIMB-781QG2-00A1E
AIMB-781QVG-00A1E
Figure 1.2 I/O connectors
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1.6 AIMB-781 Block Diagram
1 PCIe x 16
DDR3 1066/1333
Channel A
Gen 2.0 DDR3 1066/1333
Intel Core i7/i5/i3/
One PCIe x 16 slot Pentium processors
DDR3 1066/1333
Channel B
DDR3 1066/1333
DMI
FDI
DVI Level Shifter DP PCIe x 1 G-LAN1 :
Gen 2.0 Intel 82579LM (PHY)
VGA D-SUB
PCIe x 1 G-LAN2 :
Gen 2.0 Intel 82583V
2 SATA III Ports 600MB/s
PCIe x 4
4 SATA II Ports 300MB/s
Q67/B65 1 PCIe x 4 slot
Gen 2.0
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for QG2 SKU
PCIe x 4
1 PCIe x 1 slot
Gen 2.0
14 USB USB 2.0
HD Audio
PCI 4 PCI slots
ALC892 Intel HD
Audio Codec Interface
LPC Bus
1 RS 232/422/485
SPI Bus
2nd Super IO
Fintek
F81216AD 3 RS 232
64 Mbit Super IO 2 RS 232
BIOS Flash NuvoTon
NCT6776F 1 LPT
Figure 1.3 AIMB-781 Block Diagram
1.7 Safety Precautions
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis when-
ever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the
power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sud-
den power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open
the PC chassis.
Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the
motherboard. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static
electric discharges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap
at all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative sur-
face or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.
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Chapter 1
Caution! The computer is provided with a battery-powered Real-time Clock cir-
cuit. There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Hardware Configuration
Caution! There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
1.8 Jumper Settings
This section provides instructions on how to configure your motherboard by setting
the jumpers. It also includes the motherboard default settings and your options for
each jumper.
1.8.1 How to set jumpers
You can configure your motherboard to match the needs of your application by set-
ting the jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge that closes an electrical circuit. 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" (or turn on) a jumper, you connect the pins
with the clip. To "open" (or turn off) a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a
jumper consists of a set of three pins, labeled 1, 2, and 3. In this case you connect
either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3. A pair of needle-nose pliers may be useful when set-
ting jumpers.
1.8.2 CMOS clear (JCMOS1)
The AIMB-781 motherboard contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset
the system BIOS information. Normally this jumper should be set with pins 1-2
closed. If you want to reset the CMOS data, set J1 to 2-3 closed for just a few sec-
onds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed. This procedure will reset the
CMOS to its default setting.
Table 1.3: JCMOS1
Function Jumper Setting
* Keep CMOS and ME data 1 2 3
1-2 closed
Clear CMOS and ME data 1 2 3
2-3 closed
* default setting
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1.8.3 Watchdog timer output (JWDT1)
The AIMB-781 contains a watchdog timer that will reset the CPU. This feature means
the AIMB-781 will recover from a software failure or an EMI problem. The JWDT1
jumper settings control the outcome of what the computer will do in the event the
watchdog timer is tripped.
Table 1.4: Watchdog timer output (JWDT1)
Function Jumper Setting
1 2 3
NC 1-2 closed
1 2 3
* Reset 2-3 closed
* default setting
Note! The interrupt output of the watchdog timer is a low level signal. It will be
held low until the watchdog timer is reset.
Table 1.5: ATX/AT mode selector (PSON1)
Function Jumper Setting
1 2 3
AT Mode 1-2 closed
1 2 3
* ATX Mode 2-3 closed
* default setting
Table 1.6: COM3 RS-232/422/485 mode selector (JSETCOM3)
Use JSETCOM3 to select the RS-232/422/485 mode for COM3. The default setting is RS-
232.
RS232 RS422 RS485
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1.9 System Memory
Chapter 1
AIMB-781 has four 240-pin memory sockets for DDR3 1066/1333 MHz memory
modules with maximum capacity of 32GB (Maximum 4GB for each DIMM). AIMB-
781QG2 and AIMB-781QVG SKU only supports non-ECC DDR3 memory modules.
Please note that both versions AIMB-781 do NOT support registered DIMMs
(RDIMMs).
Note! Because AIMB-781 supports Intel Active Management Technology 7.0
(iAMT7.0) which utilizes some memory space of channel 0, it's sug-
Hardware Configuration
gested that the user should not leave channel 0 DIMM slots (DIMMA1
and DIMMA2) empty, or it may cause system abnormality.
1.10 Memory Installation Procedures
To install DIMMs, first make sure the two handles of the DIMM socket are in the
"open" position. i.e. The handles lean outward. Slowly slide the DIMM module along
the plastic guides on both ends of the socket, and then press the DIMM module right
down into the socket, until you hear a click. This is when the two handles have auto-
matically locked the memory module into the correct position of the DIMM socket. To
remove the memory module, just push both handles outward, and the memory mod-
ule will be ejected by the mechanism in the socket.
1.11 Cache Memory
The AIMB-781 supports a CPU with one of the following built-in full speed L3 caches:
The built-in third-level cache in the processor yields much higher performance than
conventional external cache memories.
8 MB for 2nd Generation Intel Core i7-2xxx CPU
6 MB for 2nd Generation Intel Core i5-2xxx CPU
3 MB for 2nd Generation Intel Core i3-2xxx CPU
3 MB for Intel Pentium CPU
1.12 Processor Installation
The AIMB-781 is designed for LGA1155, Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium processor.
1.13 PCI Bus Routing Table
AD PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
PCI slot INT
AD16 AD21 AD22 AD28
A A F G H
B B G H E
C C H E F
D D E F G
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Chapter 2
2 Connecting
Peripherals
2.1 Introduction
You can access most of the connectors from the top of the board as it is being
installed in the chassis. If you have a number of cards installed, you may need to par-
tially remove a card to make all the connections.
2.2 Parallel Port (LPT1)
15 14
2 1
26 25
13 12
LPT1
The parallel port is normally used to connect the motherboard to a printer. The AIMB-
781 includes an onboard parallel port, accessed through a 25-pin flat-cable connec-
tor, LPT1.
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2.3 USB Ports (LAN1_USB12, LAN2_USB3/4, USB5/
Chapter 2
6, USB7/8, USB9/10, USB11/12 & USB13/14)
These ports support Plug & Play and hot swapping for up to 127 external devices.
The USB ports comply with USB specification rev. 2.0. Transmission rates of up to
480 Mbps and fuse protection are supported. The USB interface can be disabled in
the system BIOS setup.
The AIMB-781 is equipped with one or two high-performance 1000 Mbps Ethernet
LANs. They are supported by all major network operating systems. The RJ-45 jacks
on the rear plate provide convenient 1000Base-T operation.
Connecting Peripherals
If all USB ports will be used, USB power is recommended to switch to +5V instead of
+5VSB.
LAN1_USB12
LAN2_USB34
USB56 USB78
USB910 USB1112
~
USB1314
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2.4 USB Power Switch
JUSBPWR 1
Jumper USB Ports
JUSBPWR1 USB port
1~4
JUSBPWR2 USB port
5/6/7/8/11/12
JUSBPWR3 USB port
9/10/13/14
AIMB-781 allows user to set USB power between +5VSB and +5V. When the jumper
is set as +5V, the board doesn't support waked from S3 via keyboard or mouse.
Note! When USB power is switched to +5V, it can't be connected with pow-
ered KVM.
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