Arkon AIMB-256 user manual Safety Information, Electrical safety, Operation 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. 2006025600

Edition 1

Printed in China

June 2008

AIMB-256 User Manual

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Contents AIMB-256 Operation safety Safety InformationElectrical safety Technical Support Packing ListPage Contents Appendix a Chapter Motherboard Overview Placement DirectionBefore you Proceed Screw HolesProduction Introduction Motherboard Layout Motherboard LayoutLayout Content List SlotsCentral Processing Unit CPU SPDIFOUT2Installing the CPU Page Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan Motherboard Hole Production Introduction Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan System Memory Dimm Sockets LocationMemory Configurations Installing a DDR2 DimmProduction Introduction Removing a DDR2 Dimm Installing an Expansion CardExpansion Slots PCI Slot Configuring an Expansion CardStandard Interrupt Assignments Jumpers Clear Cmos CCMOS12 COM1 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR2 3 COM2 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection JCOMPWR1, JCOMPWR24 COM3 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection JCOMPWR3, JCOMPWR4 5 COM4 RI/+5 V/+12 V Selection JCOMPWR3, JCOMPWR4Rear Panel Connectors ConnectorsSM Power Connector SMPWRBTN1 LEDs Important notes on the Motherboard Power Requirements Serial Port 3 Connector COM3 Serial Port 4 Connector COM4 CPU Fan Connector CPUFAN1 Power Fan Connector PWRFAN1System Panel Connector FPIO1 System Power LED 2-pin PwrledPrimary IDE Connector IDE1 Lvds Connector JLVDS1 LCD Inverter Connector JBKL1 Digital I/O Connector JDIO1SPI Connector JSPI1 Digital Audio Connector SPDIFOUT2 Serial Sata Connector Black SATA1, SATA2, SATA3 USB 2.0 Connector USB3, USB4, USB5USB3 USB4 USB4 USB5 USB3 Page Bios Setup Bios Setup Program List Box Sub-menuSystem Overview Bios Menu ScreenMain System TimeIDE Configuration System DatePage Bios Setup Page Apci Configurations AdvancedPage APM Configuration Reserved Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup PCI PnP Bios Setup Page Bios Setup Page Chipset Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup Page Bios Setup CPU Temperature HW MonitorAuxfan Speed CPU FAN Profile Mode4 TPM Vcore / 3.3 V / 12 V / +5Boot Execute TPM Command Enable/Disable Execute TPM commandSecurity Boot Setting Configuration Bios Setup Exit Save Changes and ExitDiscard Changes and Exit Discard ChangesLoad Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe DefaultsAppendix a Specifications Summary Table A.1 AIMB-256 Specification SummaryAppendix a Specifications Block Diagram Figure A.1 Block DiagramAppendix a Specifications