Arkon AIMB-258 user manual Safety Information, Electrical safety

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Safety Information

Electrical safety

!To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electri- cal outlet before relocating the system.

!When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

!Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

!Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

!Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

!If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

!Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

!Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

!To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connec- tors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

!Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

!Place the product on a stable surface.

!If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Caution! The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

Part No. 2006025801

Edition 2

Printed in Taiwan

June 2009

AIMB-258 User Manual

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Contents AIMB-258 Safety Information Electrical safetyCertifications Technical Support Packing ListContents Bios Operation Appendix BTable B.3 DVI Connector VGA1B Viii Chapter Motherboard Overview Placement DirectionBefore You Proceed Product Introduction Screw HolesMotherboard Layout Motherboard LayoutSpecifications PCIOperating System support list Operation System AIMB-258Board Diagram ChapterRiser Card Bracket View AccessoriesOrdering Information JSETCOM2 COM2 RS232/422/485 Mode Selection Layout Content ListJumper Setting List JSETCOM1 COM1/+5 V/+12 V SelectionCMOS1 Clear Cmos J1LCD Power 3.3 V/5.5 V SelectionPSON1 ATX, AT Mode Selection Jobs HW monitor JWDT1 Watchdog Timer Output OptionCentral Processing Unit CPU for AIMB-258 Installing the CPU Product Introduction Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan Motherboard HoleProduct Introduction Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan System Memory System MemoryDimm Sockets Location Memory Support List Sodimm DDR310 Rear Panel Connectors ConnectorsRear Panel Connectors 11 LEDsCPU Fan Connector CPUFAN1 System Fan Connector SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 Page Reset JFP1 / Reset Front Panel Connector JFP1/JFP2/JFP3ATX soft power switch JFP1 / Pwrsw HDD LED JFP2 / Hddled12 ATX power supply LED status No support for AT power Power LED and keyboard lock connector JFP3USB 2.0 Connector USB56, USB78 ATX Power Connector ATX1 Important notes on the Motherboard Power RequirementsLCD Inverter Connector VP1 Lvds Connector LVDS1 SATA1 SATA2 PCIe x 16 Slot Pcie X SPI Flash ConnectorSPICN1 Product Introduction CF connector Bios Operation Bios Introduction Bios SetupMain Menu Standard Cmos Features Advanced Bios Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Onboard Device Super IO DeviceUSE Device Setting Power Management Setup HDD Power Down Mode Disabled Power Management User DefinedSuspend Mode Disabled PowerOn by LAN Enabled8 PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health StatusCurrent System Temperature Load Setup Defaults Set PasswordCPU Warning Temperature Current CPU TemperatureTo Disable Password To Establish PasswordTo Change Password Chipset Software Install Utility Before you Begin IntroductionWindows Vista/XP Driver Setup Page VGA Setup Introduction LAN Configuration Windows Vista/XP Driver Setup Realtek RTL8111C FeaturesInstallation LAN Configuration Page Appendix a Programming the Watchdog Timer Programming the Watchdog TimerWatchdog timer overview Appendix a Programming the Watchdog Timer Table A.1 Watchdog Timer Registers Example Program Page Appendix a Programming the Watchdog Timer Page Appendix B DVI Connector VGA1B USB Connector USB56,USB78VGA Connector VGA1A RS-232 Serial Port COM1~COM2 Table B.4 RS-232 Serial Port COM1~COM2RS-232 Serial Port COM3 ~ COM6 Table B.5 RS-232 Serial Port COM23Table B.6 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connector KBMS1 PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse Connector KBMS1CPU Fan Power Connector CPUFAN1 Table B.7 CPU Fan Power Connector CPUFAN1Table B.9 External Speaker Connector JFP2/SPEAKER Power LED & Keyboard Lock Connector JFP3Table B.8 Power LED and Keylock Connector JFP3 Table B.11 Audio front panel connector FPAUD1 Audio Front Panel Connector FPAUD1Table B.10 Audio Front Panel Connector JFP1/ Reset Gpio Pin Header GPIO1 Table B.12 Gpio Pin Header GPIO1Lvds Connector LVDS1 Table B.13 Lvds Connector LVDS1Lvds Invert VP1 Lvds Power Jumper J1Table B.14 Lvds Power Jumper J1 Table B.15 Lvds Invert VP1Table B.16 System I/O Ports System I/O PortsDMA Channel Assignments Table B.17 DMA Channel AssignmentsTable B.18 Interrupt Assignments Interrupt Assignments19 1st MB Memory Map Table B.19 1st MB Memory MapAppendix B Pin Assignments