
vii AIMB-229 User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
1.3.1 Processor...................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Expansion ..................................................................................... 2
1.3.3 Memory ......................................................................................... 2
1.3.4 Graphics Interface......................................................................... 2
1.3.5 Ethernet Interface ......................................................................... 2
1.3.6 SATA Interface.............................................................................. 3
1.3.7 Rear I/O ........................................................................................ 3
1.3.8 Internal Connector ........................................................................ 3
1.3.9 Watchdog Timer............................................................................ 3
1.3.10 Power Requirement ...................................................................... 3
1.3.11 Environment.................................................................................. 3
1.3.12 Physical Characteristics................................................................ 3
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors .......................................................................... 4
Table 1.1: Connector/Header List................................................ 4
Table 1.2: Jumper Setting List..................................................... 5
1.4.1 Voltage Selection for LVDS1/EDP1 Connector (JEDP1).............. 6
1.4.2 CMOS Clear (JCMOS1)................................................................ 6
1.4.3 PWRBTN#/ RESET#/HDD LED/Serial Bus from HW Monitor IC/
Internal Buzzer/External Speaker Header (JFP1)......................... 6
1.4.4 Watchdog Timer Output and OBS Beep (JWDT1+ JOBS1)......... 7
1.4.5 AT/ATX Mode Selection (PSON1) ................................................ 7
1.4.6 Case Open Selection Pin Header (JCASEOP_SW1) ................... 7
1.4.7 COM1_RI# Pin RI#/5V/12V Selection (JSETCOM1_V1).............. 8
1.4.8 COM4_RI# Pin RI#/5V/12V Selection (JSETCOM4_V1).............. 8
1.4.9 CCTalk Power Voltage 5V/12V Select (JCCT_VCON1)............... 9
1.5 Jumper and Connector Locations ............................................................. 9
Figure 1.1 Jumper and Connector Locations (Top Side)............. 9
Figure 1.2 Jumper and Connector Locations (Bottom Side)...... 10
Table 1.3: Connector/Header List.............................................. 10
1.6 Board Diagram ........................................................................................ 12
Figure 1.3 AIMB-229 Board Diagram ........................................ 12
1.7 Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 12
1.8 Jumper Settings ...................................................................................... 13
1.8.1 How to Set Jumpers.................................................................... 13
1.8.2 CMOS Clear (JCMOS1).............................................................. 13
1.8.3 AT/ATX Mode Selection (PSON1) .............................................. 13
1.9 System Memory ...................................................................................... 14
1.10 Memory Installation ................................................................................. 14
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ....................15
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 16
2.2 USB Ports ............................................................................................... 16
2.3 DisplayPort1/2/3/4................................................................................... 17
2.4 Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM6) ................................................................. 18
2.5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1).......................................................... 19
2.6 System Fan Connector (SYSFAN1/2)..................................................... 19
2.7 Power Switch/HDD LED/SMBUS/Speaker Pin Header (JFP1), Power LED,
and Keyboard Lock Pin Header (JFP2) .................................................. 20
2.7.1 ATX Soft Power Switch (JFP1/PWR_SW).................................. 20