sbc81210_user_manual_va1_09-29-2011

SBC81210 Series
Intel Socket 1155 Intel Core™i7 /

®
Core™i5 / Core™i3 / Processor

PICMG 1.0 Single Board Computer
User’s Manual
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ESD Precautions
Computer boards have integrated circuits sensitive to static electricity.
To prevent chipsets from electrostatic discharge damage, please take
care of the following jobs with precautions:
Do not remove boards or integrated circuits from their anti-static
packaging until you are ready to install them.
Before holding the board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted
portion of the system unit chassis for a few seconds. It discharges
static electricity from your body.
Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most electronic
component stores, when handling boards and components.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
Windows® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI are trademarks of American Megatrend Inc.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
lntel® Core™ i3 LGA1155 Desktop Processor,
Intel® Core™ i5 LGA1155 Desktop Processor,
Intel® Core™ i7 LGA1155 Desktop Processor,
are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Winbond is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corp.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 1
1.1 Specifications....................................................................... 2
1.2 Utilities Supported ................................................................ 4
1.3 I/O Bracket ........................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2 JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS ................................................ 5
2.1 Board Dimension ................................................................. 5
2.2 Board Layout ....................................................................... 6
2.3 Jumper Settings ................................................................... 7
2.3.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Select (JP1, JP2, JP3) ......... 7
2.3.2 Power On Control Mode (JP4) ............................................. 8
2.3.3 CMOS Clear (JP7) ............................................................... 8
2.4 Connectors .......................................................................... 9
2.4.1 Front Panel Connector (CN1) ............................................ 10
2.4.2 SMBUS Connector (CN3) ................................................... 11
2.4.3 LAN1 LED Connectors (CN5) ........................................... 11
2.4.4 LAN2 LED Connectors (CN4) ........................................... 11
2.4.5 BD15 CRT Connector (CN6) Co-layout with CN7 ............. 12
2.4.6 Display Port Connector (CN7) Co-layout with CN6........... 12
2.4.7 AXIOMTEK ACPI Connector (CN8) ................................... 13
2.4.8 PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse Connectors (KB1,MS1) ............... 14
2.4.9 COM Port RS-232 Pin Assignment (COM1) ..................... 14
2.4.10 RS232/422/485 Pin Assignment (COM2) ......................... 15
2.4.11 Ethernet RJ-45 Connectors (LAN1, LAN2) ....................... 16
2.4.12 ATX 8 Pin 12V IN Connector (ATX2) ................................. 16
2.4.13 External USB Port Connectors (USB1, USB2) ................. 17
2.4.14 Internal USB Connectors (USB3, USB4) .......................... 17
2.4.15 SATA Connectors (SATA1,SATA2,SATA3,SATA4) ......... 18
2.4.16 A CPU fan is always needed for cooling CPU heat (FAN1)18
2.4.17 System & Auxiliary Fan Connectors (FAN2, FAN3) ......... 18
2.4.18 Parallel Port Connector (PRN1) Print Port Connector ....... 19
2.4.19 Floppy Disk Port Connector (FDD1) ................................. 20
2.4.20 Intel® HD Audio Digital Header (HDA1) ........................... 20
CHAPTER 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................ 21
3.1 Installing the Processor ..................................................... 21
3.2 Installing the Memory ......................................................... 30
CHAPTER 4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ................................................... 31
4.1 Microprocessors ................................................................ 31
4.2 BIOS .................................................................................. 31
4.3 System Memory ................................................................. 31
4.4 I/O Port Address Map ........................................................ 32
4.5 Interrupt Controller (IRQ) Map ........................................... 33
CHAPTER 5 AMI BIOS UTILITY .................................................................... 35
5.1 Starting .............................................................................. 35
5.2 Navigation Keys ................................................................. 35
5.3 Main Menu ......................................................................... 37
5.4 Advanced Menu ................................................................. 38
5.5 Chipset Menu ..................................................................... 47
5.6 Boot Menu.......................................................................... 50
5.7 Security Menu .................................................................... 51
5.8 Save & Exit Menu .............................................................. 52
APPENDI X A WATCHDOG TIMER ................................................................. 55
Watchdog Timer Setting ....................................................................... 55
Using the Watchdog Function ............................................................... 55
APPENDI X B PCI IRQ ROUTING .................................................................... 57
APPENDI X C CONFIGURING SATA FOR RAID FUNCTION ............... 59
APPENDI X D MEMORY I/O ADDRESS .......................................................... 71

MEMO:
SBC81210 LAG1155 Full-Size SBC User’s Manual
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
The SBC81210 PICMG 1.0 full-size Single Board Computer supports

Intel® Core™ i3 Desktop Processor, Intel® Core™ i5 Desktop
Processor, Core™ i7 Desktop Processor with 32nm technology and
Transfer Rate 1066/1333 MHz.. The board integrates chipsets Intel®
B65 that deliver outstanding system performance through high-
bandwidth interfaces, multiple I/O functions for interactive applications
and various embedded computing solutions. There are two DDR3
DIMM sockets for dual channel DDR3 1066/1333, maximum memory
capacity up to 8GB. The board also features dual gigabit Ethernet,
four serial ATA channels for one serial ATA hard drive at maximum
transfer reate up to 6 Gb/sec and three serial ATA hard drives at
maximum transfer rate up to 3 Gb/sec, six USB 2.0 high speeds
compliant that can achieve the best stability and reliability for industrial
applications.
Introduction 1
1.1 Specifications
 CPU
 Intel® Core™ i3 Desktop Processor
 System Chipset
 Intel® B65
 CPU Socket
 LGA1155
 Front-Side Bus
 1066/1333 MHz
 BIOS
 AMI BIOS
 System Memory
 Two x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
 Supports DDR3 1066/1333 memory, up to 8GB
 L2 Cache: integrated in CPU
 Onboard Multi-I/O
 Parallel Port: one bi-directional with ECP/EPP/SPP support
 Serial Port: one for RS-232 (COM1) and one port for RS-
232/422/485 (COM2)
 Floppy controller: supports two drives (1.44MB for each)
 USB Interface
 Six USB ports compliant with USB Spec. Rev. 2.0
 VGA Controller
 Chipset Integrated VGA Controller and Supports up to
2048x1536 at 75 Hz resolution on non-interlaced CRT
monitors
2 Introduction
 Ethernet
 The LAN1/LAN2 are Intel 82579LM / Intel 82583V Ethernet
controller support 10/100/1000 Mb/s
 Via PCI Express x1 bus
 Wake-on-LAN support
 Serial ATA
 One SATA 6 Gb/sec and Three SATA 3 Gb/sec
performance(Optional RAID 0/1/10/5 with Q67)
 Audio
®
 16-pin 2.54 pin-header (Intel HD Audio Digital Header)
 This header can be for Audio kit AX93242 (optional)
 Hardware Monitoring
 Controller: Winbond W83627DHG detection of CPU
temperature, system temperature, power failure and fan
speed
 Watchdog Timer
 Software programmable time interval and hardware reset only.
 1~255 seconds; up to 255 levels
 Dimensions: 338 x 126 mm (6 layer)
NOTE All specifications and images are subject to change without

notice.
Introduction 3
1.2 Utilities Supported

®
 Intel B65 Utility and Drivers
 VGA Drivers
 Ethernet Utility and Drivers
1.3 I/O Bracket
4 Introduction
CHAPTER 2
JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS
2.1 Board Dimension
Jumpers and Connectors 5

2.2 Board Layout
6 Jumpers and Connectors

2.3 Jumper Settings

Proper jumper settings configure the SBC81210 to meet your
application purpose. We are herewith listing a summary table of all
jumpers and default settings for onboard devices, respectively.
Jumper Description Jumper Setting
JP1 COM2 Mode Selection: RS-232 Short 1-2
JP2 COM2 Mode Selection: RS-232 Short 3-5 , 4-6
JP3 COM2 Mode Selection: RS-232 Short 3-5 , 4-6
JP4 Power On Control Mode Short 1-2
JP7 CMOS Clear Short 1-2
2.3.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Select (JP1, JP2,

JP3)
These jumpers select the communication mode of COM1 port to
operate RS-232 or RS-422 or RS-485. When these jumpers are
selected to operate RS-422 or RS485, please make sure the COM1 is
on Data mode.
Jumper Setting
Function
JP1 JP2 JP3
RS-232
(Default)
RS-422
RS-485

2.3.2 Power On Control Mode (JP4)

The Power On Control mode provides two kinds of power on mode as
follows,
Function Jumper Setting
Power On control by Front Panel Connector

(Default)
Power On control by Power Supply
2.3.3 CMOS Clear (JP7)

You may need to use this jumper is to clear the CMOS memory if
incorrect settings in the Setup Utility.
Function Jumper Setting
Normal
(Default)
Clear CMOS (Short 2-3)

2.4 Connectors
Connectors connect the CPU card with other parts of the system. Loose
or improper connection might cause problems. Make sure all
connectors are properly and firmly connected.
Here is a summary table shows you all connectors on the board.
Connector Label Connector Label
Axiomtek Front Panel CN1 USB0 Connector USB1

SMBUS Pin Header CN3 USB1 Connector USB2
LAN2 Extenal LED CN4 USB Port2.3 USB3
LAN1 Extenal LED CN5 USB Port4.5 USB4
VGA Connector CN6 SATA 0 6Gb(SATA3) SATA1
DISPLAY Connector
CN7 SATA Port 1 SATA2
(Optional)
Axiomtek
CN8 SATA Port 2 SATA3
ACPI Connector
Keyboard Connector KB1 SATA Port 3 SATA4
Mouse Connector MS1 CPU FAN FAN1
COM1 Connecter COM1 SYS FAN FAN2
COM2 Connecter COM2 AUX FAN FAN3
RJ45 (WG82579LM) LAN1 Print Connecter PRN1
RJ45 (WG82583) LAN2 Floppy Connecter FDD1
ATX 4X2 Connector ATX2 Audio Link HDA1

2.4.1 Front Panel Connector (CN1)
 Power LED
This 3-pin connector denoted as Pin 1 and Pin 5 connects the
system power LED indicator to such a switch on the case. Pin 1 is
assigned as +, and Pin 5 as -. The Power LED lights up when the
system is powered ON. Pin 3 is defined as GND.
 External Speaker and Internal Buzzer Connector
Pin 2, 4, 6 and 8 can be connected to the case-mounted speaker
unit or internal buzzer. While connecting the CPU card to an
internal buzzer, please short pins 2-4; while connecting to an
external speaker, you need to set pins 2-4 to Open and connect
the speaker cable to pin 8 (+) and pin 2 (-).
 ATX Power On/Off Button
This 2-pin connector denoted as Pin 9 and 10 connects the front
panel’s ATX power button to the CPU card, which allows users to
control ATX power supply to be power on/off.
 System Reset Switch
Pin 11 and 12 can be connected to the case-mounted reset switch
that reboots your computer instead of turning OFF the power
switch. It is a better way to reboot your system for a longer life of
the system’s power supply.
 HDD Activity LED
This connection is linked to hard drive activity LED on the control
panel. LED flashes when HDD is being accessed. Pin 13 and 14
connect the hard disk drive to the front panel HDD LED, Pin 13
assigned as -, and Pin 14 as +.

2.4.2 SMBUS Connector (CN3)

Connector SMBUS CN3 is for SMBUS interface support.
Pin Signal
1 CLOCK
2 N.C
3 GND
4 DATA
5 +5V
2.4.3 LAN1 LED Connectors (CN5)

Pin Signal
1 100, Low Active
2 + 3.3V
3 1000, Low Active
4
5 LINK_ACT LED(-)
2.4.4 LAN2 LED Connectors (CN4)

Pin Signal
1 100, Low Active
2 + 3.3V
3 1000, Low Active
4
5 LINK_ACT LED(-)

2.4.5 BD15 CRT Connector (CN6) Co-layout with CN7

CN6 is a DB15 connector commonly used for the CRT Monitor.
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue
4 N.C 5 GND 6 DETECT
7 GND 8 GND 9 VCC
10 GND 11 N.C 12 DDC DATA
13 Horizontal Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 DDC CLK
5 1
10 6
15 11
2.4.6 Display Port Connector (CN7) Co-layout with

CN6
CN7 is a Standard Display Port Connector co-layout with CN6.
Pin Signal
1 DPB_LANE0
2 GND
3 DPB_LANE0#
4 DPB_LANE1
5 GND
6 DPB_LANE1#
7 DPB_LANE2
8 GND
9 DPB_LANE2#
10 DPB_LANE3
11 GND

Pin Signal
12 DPB_LANE3#
13 Detect Pin
14 GND
15 DPB_AUX
16 GND
17 DPB_AUX#
18 DPB_HPDE
19 GND
20 +3.3V
2.4.7 AXIOMTEK ACPI Connector (CN8)

It is to support remote power on/off for turning off the system through
software control while using the ATX-compliant power supply.
Pin Signal
1 EXTSMI
2 GND
3 POWER BUTTOM
6 5 4 3 2 1
4 GND
5 SUSB
6 +5VSB

2.4.8 PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse Connectors (KB1,MS1)

The board provides theMouse (KB1)/ Keyboard (MS1) interface with a
5-pin connecter.
Pin Signal
1 Clock
2 DATA
3 No connector
4 GND
5 +5VSBY
2.4.9 COM Port RS-232 Pin Assignment (COM1)

COM1 Serial Port 10-pin (Box-header) Connector Pin Assignment list
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 2 Data Set Ready (DSR)
3 Receive Data (RXD) 4 Request to Send (RTS)
5 Transmit Data (TXD) 6 Clear to Send (CTS)
7 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 8 Ring Indicator (RI)
9 Ground (GND) 10 Disconnect(NI)

2.4.10 RS232/422/485 Pin Assignment (COM2)

The serial interface for the board consists of COM2 support for RS-232
and COM1 for RS-232/RS-422/RS-485.
Signal Name
Pin
RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) TX- DATA-
2 Data Set Ready (DSR) No connector No connector
3 Receive Data (RXD) TX+ DATA+
4 Request to Send (RTS) No connector No connector
5 Transmit Data (TXD) RX+ No connector
6 Clear to Send (CTS) No connector No connector
7 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) RX- No connector
8 Ring Indicator (RI) No connector No connector
9 Ground (GND) GND GND
10 Disconnect(NI) NI NI

2.4.11 Ethernet RJ-45 Connectors (LAN1, LAN2)

The RJ-45 connectors LAN1 and LAN2 are for Ethernet. To connect the
board to 100-Base-T or 1000-Base-T hub, just plug one end of the
cable into LAN1 and connect the other end (phone jack) to a 100-Base-
T hub or 1000-Base-T hub.
Pin Signal
1 Tx+ (Data transmission positive)
2 Tx- (Data transmission negative)
3 Rx+(Data reception positive) A B
4 RJ-1(For 1000 base T-Only)
87654321
6 Rx- (Data reception negative)
A Active LED
B Speed LED
2.4.12 ATX 8 Pin 12V IN Connector (ATX2)

You can connect it to the ATX12V power supply for CPU Core Voltage.
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND
5 +12V
6 +12V
7 +12V
8 +12V

2.4.13 External USB Port Connectors (USB1, USB2)

The 4-pin standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) port connector on the
board is for the installation of peripherals supporting the USB interface.
Pin Signal
1 USB_POWER
2 USB -
1 2 3 4
3 USB +
4 GND
2.4.14 Internal USB Connectors (USB3, USB4)

The 10-pin standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors, CN3/4/5/6,
on this board are for installing versatile USB interface peripherals.
1 USB_PWR 2 USB_PWR
USB3
3 USB2- 4 USB3-
5 USB2+ 6 USB3+
7 GND 8 GND
10 GND

1 USB_PWR 2 USB_PWR
USB4
3 USB4- 4 USB5-
5 USB4+ 6 USB5+
7 GND 8 GND
10 GND

2.4.15 SATA Connectors (SATA1,SATA2,SATA3,SATA4)

These SATA connectors are for high-speed SATA interface ports and
they can be connected to hard disk devices.
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 SATA_TX+
3 SATA_TX-
4 GND
5 SATA_RX-
6 SATA_RX+
7 GND
2.4.16 A CPU fan is always needed for cooling CPU

heat (FAN1)
The CPU fan connector FAN1 provides power to the CPU fan.
Pin Signal
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 Rotation Detection
4 Speed Control
2.4.17 System & Auxiliary Fan Connectors (FAN2,

FAN3)
You can connect the system cooling fan cable to FAN2/FAN3 for
system cooling fan power.
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Rotation Detection

2.4.18 Parallel Port Connector (PRN1) Print Port

Connector
This board has a multi-mode parallel port to support:
 Standard Mode:
IBM PC/XT, PC/AT and PS/2 are compatible with bi-directional
parallel port.
 Enhanced Mode:
Enhance parallel port (EPP) is compatible with EPP 1.7 and EPP
1.9 (IEEE 1284 compliant).
 High Speed Mode:
Microsoft and Hewlett Packard extended capabilities port (ECP) is
IEEE 1284 compliant.
1 Strobe# 2 Auto Form Feed#
3 Data 0 4 Error#
5 Data 1 6 Initialize#
7 Data 2 8 Printer Select In#
9 Data 3 10 GND
11 Data 4 12 GND
13 Data 5 14 GND
15 Data 6 16 GND
17 Data 7 18 GND
19 Acknowledge# 20 GND
21 Busy 22 GND
23 Paper Empty# 24 GND
25 Printer Select 26 N.C

2.4.19 Floppy Disk Port Connector (FDD1)

The board provides a 34-pin header type connector, FDD1, supporting
up to two floppy drives. The floppy drives may be any one of the
following types: 5.25" 360KB/1.2MB and 3.5" 720KB/1.44MB/2.88MB.
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 2 Drive Density Select 3 GND
4 No connector 5 GND 6 No connector
7 GND 8 Index# 9 GND
10 Motor enable A# 11 GND 12 No connector
13 GND 14 Drive select A# 15 GND
16 No connector 17 GND 18 Direction#
19 GND 20 STEP# 21 GND
22 Write data# 23 GND 24 Write gate#
25 GND 26 Track 0 # 27 GND
28 Write protect# 29 No connector 30 Read data#
31 GND 32 Head selection# 33 No connector
34 Disk change#
2.4.20 Intel® HD Audio Digital Header (HDA1)

1 BCLK 2 GND
3 RST# 4 VCC3
5 SYNC 6 GND
7 SDOUT 8 VCC3
9 SDI0 10 +12V
11 No connector 13 No connector
14 3VDUAL 15 No connector
16 GND

CHAPTER 3
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Before installing the processor, please access
Intel® website for more
detail information
Processor Integration Video (LGA1155):
http://www.intel.com/support/tw/processors/sb/CS-030860.htm
3.1 Installing the Processor

The LGA1155 processor socket comes with a cover to protect the
processor. Please install the processor into the CPU socket step by
step as below:
Step1 Opening the Socket:
 Disengage load lever by releasing down and out on the hook.
This will clear retention tab.
 Rotate load lever to open position at approximately 135°.
 Rotate load plate to open position at approximately 150°.
NOTE: Apply pressure to corner with right-hand thumb when opening

or closing load lever - otherwise lever will bounce back
(as a mouse trap) causing bent contacts.
Hardware Installation 21
Step2 Removing the socket protective cover:

 Place thumb against the front edge of the protective cover and
rest index finger on the rear grip to maintain control of the cover.
 Lift the front edge of the protective cover to disengage from the
socket. Keep control of the cover by holding the rear grip with
index finger.
 Lift protective cover away from the socket, being careful not to
touch the electrical contacts.
NOTE: Vertical removal is NOT recommended, as it requires higher

force and can lead to socket contact damage.
Caution: Never Touch Fragile Socket Contacts to Avoid Damage and

Do Not Touch Processor Sensitive Contacts at Any Time During
Installation.
22 Hardware Installation
Step3 Processor installation:

 Lift processor package from shipping media by grasping the
substrate edges. Scan the processor package gold pads for
any presence of foreign material. If necessary, the gold pads
can be wiped clean with a soft lint-free cloth and isopropyl
alcohol.
 Scan the processor package gold pads for any presence of

foreign material. If necessary, the gold pads can be wiped clean
with a soft lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
 Locate connection 1 indicator on the processor which aligns
with connection 1 indicator chamfer on the socket, and notice
processor keying features that line up with posts along socket
walls.
 Grasp the processor with thumb and index finger along the top
and bottom edges. (Do not touch the Orientation Notches.) The
socket will have cutouts for your fingers to fit into (see image
below).
 Carefully place the processor into the socket body vertically
(see image below).
NOTE:Tilting or roughly shifting it into place can damage socket contacts.

Caution: Do not use a vacuum pen for installation.
 Verify that package is within the socket body and properly

connected to orientation keys.
 Close the socket (see image below):

A. Gently lower the load plate.
B. Make sure load plate's front edge slides under the
shoulder screw cap as the lever is lowered.
C. Latch the lever under the top plate's corner tab, being
cautious not to damage the motherboard with the tip
of the lever.
 Close the socket (see image below):

A Gently lower the load plate.
B Make sure load plate's front edge slides
under the shoulder screw cap as the lever is lowered.
C atch the lever under the top plate's corner tab
being cautious not to damage the motherboard with
the tip of the lever.
Step4 Fan heatsink handling:

1. Orientate the CPU cooling fan to fixing holes on the board.
2. Screw the CPU cooling fan onto the board.
3. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector.
Step5 Removing the processor:

 Open the socket:
A. Disengage the load lever.
B. Open the load plate.
 Remove the Processor package, holding along the top and
bottom edges, or by using a vacuum pen.
 Maintain Processor horizontal and remove Processor with a
vertical motion to avoid damaging the socket contacts.
 Place the processor in a specially designed tray or ESD retainer

for storage. Do not place directly on table resting on gold lands.
 Assemble LGA1155 socket protective cover:
A Hold protective cover at 45 degree angle to the LGA1155
Socket
B Carefully lower protective cover on hinge side first, to contact
with the outside wall of the LGA1155 Socket:
i. Engage protective cover retention features to outside

of LGA1155 Socket, AND align 2 cover corners to
socket corners (This step is critical to avoid Bent
Contact Damage!)
ii. Lower protective cover to attach to the LGA1155 Socket
on Shoulder screw side
 Perform Visual and Tactile verification that protective cover is
properly seated in the LGA1155 Socket:
*Hold cover and move gently "side to side" to feel the play within the
cover and the LGA1155 Socket.
 Close the socket load plate and engage the load lever (see
image below).
3.2 Installing the Memory

The board supports two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM memory sockets with
maximum memory capacity up to 4 GB.
Please follow steps below to install the memory modules:

1 Push down latches on each side of the DIMM socket.
2 Align the memory module with the socket that notches of memory
module must match the socket keys for a correct intallation.
3 Install the memory module into the socket and push it firmly down
until it is fully seated. The socket latches are levered upwards and
clipped on to the edges of the DIMM.
4 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
CHAPTER 4
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
4.1 Microprocessors
® ™ ™ ™
The SBC81210 Series supports Intel Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 /
®
processors, which make your system operated under Windows XP
and Linux environments. The system performance depends on the
microprocessor. Make sure all correct settings are arranged for your
installed microprocessor to prevent the CPU from damages.
4.2 BIOS
The SBC81210 Series uses AMI Plug and Play BIOS with a single
32Mbit SPI Flash.
4.3 System Memory

The SBC81210 Series supports Two 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets for a
maximum memory of 8GB DDR3 SDRAMs. The memory module can
come in sizes of 2GB and 4GB.
Hardware Description 31
4.4 I/O Port Address Map

® ™ ™ ™
The Intel Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 processors can communicate
via I/O ports. There are total 1KB port addresses available for
assignment to other devices via I/O expansion cards
Address Devices
000-01F DMA controller #1
020-02D, 024-025
Interrupt controller #1
028-029, 02C-02D
02E-02F Forwarded to LPC(LPC Super I/O )
030-031, 034-035
Interrupt controller #2
038-039, 03C-03D
040-043, 050-053 Timer/Counter (8254)
060 Forwarded to LPC (Microcontroller)
061 NMI
062-066 Forwarded to LPC (Microcontroller)
070-077 Real time clock, NMI
080-091 DMA page register
092 Processor I/F(Reset Generator)
093-09F DMA page register
0A0-0BF Interrupt controller #2
0C0-0DF DMA controller #2
0F0 Processor I/F
0F8-0FF Math processor
170-177 Forward to SATA (SATA Controller)
1F0-1F7 Forward to SATA (SATA Controller)
376 Forward to SATA(SATA Controller)
378-37F Parallel Port (LPT)
380-38F SDLC #2
3A0-3AF SDLC #1
3B0-3BF MDA video card
3C0-3CF EGA card
3D0-3DF CGA card
3F6 Forward to SATA(SATA Controller)
3F8-3FF Serial port #1 (COM1)
2F8-2FF Serial port #2 (COM2)
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4.5 Interrupt Controller (IRQ) Map

The SBC81210 Series is a 100% PC compatible control board. It
consists of 16 interrupt request lines, and four out of them can be
programmable. The mapping list of the 16 interrupt request lines is
shown as the following table.
IRQ Parity check error
IRQ0 System Timer Output
IRQ1 Keyboard
IRQ2 Interrupt rerouting from IRQ8 through IRQ15
IRQ3 Serial port #2
IRQ4 Serial port #1
IRQ5 PCI Device Share
IRQ6 Floppy Disk Controller
IRQ7 Parallel port
IRQ8 Real time clock
IRQ9 ACPI Controller
IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse
IRQ13 Math coprocessor
IRQ14 SATA Primary (Legacy Mode)
IRQ15 SATA Secondary (Legacy Mode)
Hardware Description 33
MEMO:
34 Hardware Description
CHAPTER 5
AMI BIOS UTILITY
This chapter provides users with detailed description how to set up
basic system configuration through the AMIBIOS8 BIOS setup utility.
5.1 Starting
To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below:
 Turn on the computer and press the <F2> key immediately.
 After you press the <F2> key, the main BIOS setup menu
displays. You can access the other setup screens from the
main BIOS setup menu, such as the Chipset and Power menus.
5.2 Navigation Keys

The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot
keys. Most of the BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time
during the setup navigation process.
These keys include <F1>, <F2>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and
so on.
NOTE: Some of navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
AMI BIOS UTILITY 35

 The Left <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup

Left/Right screen.
 The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select
Up/Down a setup screen or sub-screen.
+ The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to
Plus/Minus change the field value of a particular setup item.
Tab The <Tab> key allows you to select setup fields.
The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help
F1
screen.
F2 The <F2> key allows you to Load Previous Values.
The <F3> key allows you to Load Optimized

F3
Defaults.
The <F4> key allows you to save any changes you
F4 have made and exit Setup. Press the <F4> key to
save your changes.
The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes
you have made and exit the Setup. Press the
Esc
<Esc> key to exit the setup without saving your
changes.
The <Enter> key allows you to display or change the

setup option listed for a particular setup item. The
Enter
<Enter> key can also allow you to display the setup
sub- screens.
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5.3 Main Menu

When you first enter the Setup Utility, you will enter the Main setup
screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting
the Main tab. There are two Main Setup options. They are described in
this section. The Main BIOS Setup screen is shown below.
 System Date/Time
 Use this option to change the system date and time. Highlight
System Date or System Time using the <Arrow> keys. Enter
new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the
<Enter> keys to move between fields. The date must be
entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in
HH:MM:SS format.
AMI BIOS UTILITY 37

5.4 Advanced Menu
 Launch PXE OpROM

 Use this item to enable or disable the Boot ROM function of the
onboard LAN chip when the system boots up.
 Launch Storage OpROM
 This item can set enable or disable the storage device option
ROM with CF device.
 The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of
the CPU and other system devices. You can select any of the
items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:
 ACPI Settings
 CPU Configuration
 SATA Configuration
 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion
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 USB Configuration
 Super IO Configuration
 H/W Monitor
 Serial Port Console Redirection
For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more
options.
 ACPI Settings
You can usethis screen to select options for the ACPI
Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A
description of the selected item appears on the right side of the
screen.
 ACPI Sleep State

Allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Here are
the options for your selection, S1 (CPU Stop Clock), S3
(Suspend to RAM) and Suspend Disable
AMI BIOS UTILITY 39

 CPU Configuration
This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change
the value of the selected option.
 Active Processor Cores

 This feature controls the number of cores to enable in each
processor package.
 Intel Virtualization Technology
Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems
separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually
function as several systems.
 Local x2APIC
This item you can Enable or Disable Local x2APIC, default is
Disable , please note some OS does not support this funcation.
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 SATA Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the SATA
screen.
 SATA Mode
Use this item to choose the SATA operation mode. Here are
the options for your selection, IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID
Mode.
 Serial-ATA Controller 0
Use this item to control the onboard SATA controller. Here are
the options for your selection, Compatible, Enhanced and
Disable.
AMI BIOS UTILITY 41

 Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion

The Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion allows users to change the
integrated graphic device settings.
 DVMT Mode Select

Allow you to allocate Fixed mode or DVMT mode
 DVMT/FIXED Memory
Allow you to allocate a fixed amount of system memory as
graphics memory. Here are the options for your selection,
128MB, 256MB and Maximum DVMT.
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 USB Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the USB
screen.
 Legacy USB Support

This is for supporting USB device under legacy OS such DOS,
when choosing AUTO”, the system will automatically dectect
any USB device is plugged into the computer and enabele USB
legacy mode when a USB device plugged and disable USB
legacy mode when no USB device is plugged.
 EHCI Hand-off
This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-off support.
The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by EHCI driver.
AMI BIOS UTILITY 43

 Super IO Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the Super IO
screen. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for
more options.
 Floppy Disk Controller Configuration

You can use this screen to select options for the Floppy Configuration,
and change the value of the selected option.
 Serial Port 1 Configuration

This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request
address of serial port 1. The Optimal setting is 2F8/IRQ3.
 Serial Port 2 Configuration

This option specifies the base I/O port address and Interrupt Request
address of serial port 1. The Optimal setting is 3F8/IRQ4.
 Parallel Port Configuration

This item allows you to determine the Parallel Port Mode and I/O
address for onboard parallel port.
44 AMI BIOS UTILITY

 H/W Monitor
This screen shows the Hardware Health Configuration, and a
screen
AMI BIOS UTILITY 45

 Serial Port Console Redirection
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5.5 Chipset Menu

The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset
settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen
to go to the sub menus:
 North Bridge
 South Bridge
For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.
AMI BIOS UTILITY 47

 North Bridge
 Initate Graphic Adapter:

Allow you choose grachic mode, PCI or IGD.
* Please note:PCI Mode and IGD Mode can not use at same
time .You need to remove the IDG driver befor use PCI VGA
Card.
 IGD Memory:
IGD Memory size.set up is 64M.
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 South Bridge
 GbE Controller:
You can use this item to Enable or Disable GbE Controller
 Azalia HD Audio
Select this item to set up HD Audio
 Azalia intenal HDIM Codec
Select this item to set up HDMI Codec
 High Precison Timer
Enables or Disables the High Precison Timer for Windows Vista
operation (Default : Enabled)
 USB Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the USB
Configuration, and change the value of the selected option.
AMI BIOS UTILITY 49

5.6 Boot Menu

The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system. You
can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the
sub menus:
 Setup Prompt Timeout
 Bootup NumLock State
 Quet Boot
 CSM16 Module Verison
 GateA20 Active
 Option ROM messages
 Interrupt 19Capture
 Boot Option Priorities
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5.7 Security Menu

The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the
system.
 Administrator Password
This item indicates whether an administrator password has
been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays.
If not, Not Installed displays.
 User Password
This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If
the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not
Installed displays.
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5.8 Save & Exit Menu

The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration
with optimal or failsafe default values.
 Save Changes and Exit

When you have completed the system configuration changes,
select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu.
Select Save Changes and Exit from the Save & Exit menu and
press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes and exit.
 Discard Changes and Exit
Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent
changes to the system configuration and return to Main Menu.
Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Save & Exit menu
and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.
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 Save Changes and Reset

select this option to leave Setup and reboot the computer so
the new system configuration parameters can take effect.
Select Save Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu
and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes and reset.
 Discard Changes and Reset
changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
Select Discard Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu
and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and reset.
 Save Changes
select this option to save changes. Select Save Changes from
the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save
changes.
 Discard Changes
changes to the system configuration. Select Discard Changes
from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to
discard changes.
 Restore Defaults
It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of
default settings when you select this option. The Optimal
settings are designed for maximum system performance, but
may not work best for all computer applications. In particular,
do not use the Optimal Setup options if your computer is
experiencing system configuration problems. Select Restore
Defaults from the save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.
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MEMO:
54 AMI BIOS UTILITY

APPENDI X A
WATCHDOG TIMER
Watchdog Timer Setting

After the system stops working for a while, it can be auto-reset by the
Watchdog Timer. The integrated Watchdog Timer can be set up in the
system reset mode by program.
Using the Watchdog Function

Start

Un-Lock WDT :O 2E 87 ; Un-lock super I/O
O 2E 87 ; Un-lock super I/O

Set WDT Funtion O 2E 2D
O 2F 20
Select Logic device
O 2E 07
O 2F 08

Activate WDT :O 2E 30
O 2F 01
Set Second or Minute
O 2E F5
O 2F N N=00 or 08(See below
table)

Set base timer :O 2E F6
O 2F M=00,01,02,…FF(Hex) ,Value=0 to 255

WDT counting
re-set timer :O 2E F6
O 2F M ; M=00,01,02,…FF(See below
table)

Watchdog Timer 55
IF No re-set timer :WDT time-out, generate RESET
IF to disable WDT :O 2E 30
O 2F 00 ; Can be disable at any time
N=00
M= 00h: Time-out Disable
01h: Time-out occurs after 1 second
……………………….......................................
FFh: Time-out occurs after 255 second
N=08
M= 00h: Time-out Disable
01h: Time-out occurs after 1 minute
02h: Time-out occurs after 2 minutes
03h: Time-out occurs after 3 minutes
…………………….......................................
FFh: Time-out occurs after 255 minutes
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APPENDI X B
PCI IRQ ROUTING
 PICMG PCI IRQ Routing

Device ID Slot Int
PCI Slot 0 31 0 BCDA
PCI Slot 1 30 1 CDAB
PCI Slot 2 29 2 DABC
PCI Slot 3 28 3 ABCD
 On Board Device IRQ Routing

Device ID Slot Int
PCI-ISA Bridge 22 4
PCI IRQ Routing 57

MEMO:
58 PCI IRQ Routing

APPENDI X C
CONFIGURING SATA FOR RAID
FUNCTION
Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) for RAID
Function (Controller: Intel® ICH9R/DO only)
Please follow up the steps below to configure SATA hard drive(s):

1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system.
2) Enter the BIOS Setup to configure SATA controller mode and
boot sequence.
3) Configure RAID by the RAID BIOS.
4) Create a floppy disk for the SATA controller driver.
5) Install the SATA controller driver during the OS installation.
Before you begin the SATA configuration, please prepare:
(a)Two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is
recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model
and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID with the SATA
controller, you may prepare only one hard drive.
(b) An empty formatted floppy disk
(c) Windows XP setup disk
(1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your system
Connect one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA
hard drive, and the other end to available SATA port(s) on the board.
Then, connect the power connector of power supply to the hard
drive.
(2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence by the
BIOS Setup
You have to make sure whether the SATA controller is configured
correctly by system BIOS Setup and set up BIOS boot sequence for
the SATA hard drive(s).
Configuring SATA for RAID Function 59

(2)-1 Turn on your system and press the Del button to enter BIOS
Setup during running POST (Power-On Self Test).
Figure 1
60 Configuring SATA for RAID Function

(2)-2 Set CDROM for First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS
Features menu to boot CD-ROM after system restarts (Figure 2).
Figure 2
(2)-3 Save and exit the BIOS Setup.

(3) Configuring RAID by the RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip
this step and proceed to Section 4 if you do not want to create a
RAID.
(3)-1 After the POST memory testing and before the operating
system booting, a message "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter
Configuration Utility" (as Figure 3) shows up, accordingly,
press <CTRL+ I> to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility.
Figure 3
(3)-2 After you press <CTRL+ I>, the Create RAID Volume screen
will appear (as Figure 4). If you want to create a RAID array,
select the Create RAID Volume option in the Main Menu and
press ENTER.
Figure 4

(3)-3 After entering the CREAT VOLUME MENU screen, you can
type the disk array name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be
special characters) in the item “Name”. When finished, press
ENTER to select a RAID level (as Figure 5). There are three
RAID levels, RAID0, RAID1 and RAID5&RAID10. Select a
RAID level and press ENTER.
Figure 5
(3)-4 Set the stripe block size (as Figure 6). The KB is the standard
unit of stripe block size. The stripe block size can be 4KB to
128KB. After the setting, press ENTER for the array capacity.
Figure 6

(3)-5 After setting all the items on the menu, select Create Volume
and press ENTER (as Figure 7) to start creating the RAID
array.
Figure 7
(3)-6 When prompting the confirmation, press “Y“ to create this
volume, or “N“ to cancel the creation.
Figure 8

After the creation is completed, you can see detailed information about
the RAID Array in the DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION section, including
RAID mode, disk block size, disk name, and disk capacity, etc.
Figure 9
Delete RAID Volume
If you want to delete a RAID volume, select the Delete RAID Volume
option in Main Menu. Press ENTER and follow on-screen instructions.
Figure 10

Please press [ESC] to exit theICH9R RAID BIOS utility.

Now, you can proceed to install a SATA driver controller and the
operating system.
(4) Making a SATA Driver Disk

To install the operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk
successfully, you need to install the SATA controller driver during the
OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be
recognized during the Windows setup process. First of all, please
format a blank floppy disk. Secondly, follow up these steps below to
produce a SATA driver disk.
(4)-1 Users can insert the Driver CD and the formatted blank floppy
disk in another system. And then, please execute the
f6flpy32.exe file in the folder of the Driver CD.
Note: Please execute the f6flpy64.exe file, if installing 64-bit Windows

Operating System.
(4)-2 When this screen pops out, please click the “CONFIRM”
button.

(4)-3 When the RAID Driver is written to the floppy disk, the SATA
driver disk is completed.
Note Please execute the f6flpy64.exe file, if installing 64-bit Windows

Operating System.
(5) Installing the SATA controller driver during the OS installation

Now, the SATA driver disk is ready, and BIOS settings configured,
you can proceed to install Windows 2000/XP onto your SATA hard
drive using the SATA driver. Here is an example for Windows XP
installation.

(5)-1 Restart your system to boot the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk,
and press F6 butoon button as soon as you see the message
"Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID
driver" (as Figure 11). After pressing the F6 button, there will
be a few moments for some files being loaded before next
screen appears.
Figure 11
(5)-2 When you see the screen below, insert the floppy disk
containing the SATA driver and press “S” (as Figure 12).
Figure 12

(5)-3 If the Setup correctly recognizes the driver of the floppy disk, a
controller menu (as Figure 13) will appear below. Use the
ARROW keys to select Intel(R) 82801IR/ IHO SATA RAID
Controller and press ENTER. Then it will begin to load the
SATA driver from the floppy disk.
Figure 13
Note: If a message on the screen saying that one or some file(s)

cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the
correct SATA driver again from the driver CD.

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The SBC81210 PICMG 1.0 full-size Single Board Computer supports

NOTE All specifications and images are subject to change without

1.2 Utilities Supported

1.3 I/O Bracket

2.1 Board Dimension

Jumpers and Connectors 5

2.2 Board Layout

6 Jumpers and Connectors

2.3 Jumper Settings

2.3.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Mode Select (JP1, JP2,

Jumpers and Connectors 7

2.3.2 Power On Control Mode (JP4)

Power On control by Front Panel Connector

Power On control by Power Supply

2.3.3 CMOS Clear (JP7)

Clear CMOS (Short 2-3)

8 Jumpers and Connectors

Axiomtek Front Panel CN1 USB0 Connector USB1

Jumpers and Connectors 9

2.4.1 Front Panel Connector (CN1)

10 Jumpers and Connectors

2.4.2 SMBUS Connector (CN3)

2.4.3 LAN1 LED Connectors (CN5)

2.4.4 LAN2 LED Connectors (CN4)

Jumpers and Connectors 11

2.4.5 BD15 CRT Connector (CN6) Co-layout with CN7

2.4.6 Display Port Connector (CN7) Co-layout with

12 Jumpers and Connectors

2.4.7 AXIOMTEK ACPI Connector (CN8)

Jumpers and Connectors 13

2.4.8 PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse Connectors (KB1,MS1)

2.4.9 COM Port RS-232 Pin Assignment (COM1)

14 Jumpers and Connectors

2.4.10 RS232/422/485 Pin Assignment (COM2)

Jumpers and Connectors 15

2.4.11 Ethernet RJ-45 Connectors (LAN1, LAN2)

2.4.12 ATX 8 Pin 12V IN Connector (ATX2)

16 Jumpers and Connectors

2.4.13 External USB Port Connectors (USB1, USB2)

2.4.14 Internal USB Connectors (USB3, USB4)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

Jumpers and Connectors 17

2.4.15 SATA Connectors (SATA1,SATA2,SATA3,SATA4)

2.4.16 A CPU fan is always needed for cooling CPU

2.4.17 System & Auxiliary Fan Connectors (FAN2,

18 Jumpers and Connectors

2.4.18 Parallel Port Connector (PRN1) Print Port

Jumpers and Connectors 19

2.4.19 Floppy Disk Port Connector (FDD1)

2.4.20 Intel® HD Audio Digital Header (HDA1)

20 Jumpers and Connectors

3.1 Installing the Processor

NOTE: Apply pressure to corner with right-hand thumb when opening

Step2 Removing the socket protective cover:

NOTE: Vertical removal is NOT recommended, as it requires higher