User Manual

MIC-7500

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 Attention!
Please note:
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tion purposes, and there is an English user manual included as a PDF file on the CD.
Please disregard the Chinese hard copy user manual if the product is not to be sold
and/or installed in China.

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2016
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
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Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However,
Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements
of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.

Acknowledgements
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Part No. 2001750010 Edition 1

Printed in China March 2016

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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.

Declaration of Conformity
FCC Class A

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide 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 equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
– Product name and serial number
– Description of your peripheral attachments
– Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
– A complete description of the problem
– The exact wording of any error messages

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Warning! Warnings indicate conditions in which there is a chance of personal

injury!

Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data. e.g.:
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.

Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

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Safety Instructions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moist sheet or
cloth for cleaning.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.
5. Please keep this equipment from humidity.
6. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. A drop or fall could
cause injury.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protecting the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connecting the equipment to
the power outlet.
9. Place the power cord such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for long time, disconnect the equipment from mains
to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; this could cause fire or electrical
shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel
should open the equipment.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -40° C (-40° F) OR ABOVE 85°
C (185° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
17. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
18. RESTRICTED ACCESS AREA: The equipment should only be installed in a
Restricted Access Area.
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Packing List
Before installation, please ensure the following items have been shipped:

 MIC-7500 bare-bone system x1

 4G DDR4 memory x1 P/N: AQD-SD4U4GN21-SG
 MIC-7500 Startup manual x1 P/N: 2001750000
 MIC-7500 Driver CD x1 P/N: 2061750000
 4-pin Phoenix connector P/N: 1652003234
 Mounting bracket x2 P/N: 1960070543N001
 SATA cable x1 P/N: 1700020036
 SATA Power cable x1 P/N:1700024372-01
 2xDP9 Ports cable x1 P/N: 1701200220

Ordering Information

Module 2.5' PCIE/PCI

CPU VGA DVI CFast USB3.0 GbE COM Power
Number HDD Exp
MIC-
i-module
7500- i7-6822EQ 1 1 1 1 8 2 4 DC9~36V
(Optional)
U0A1E
MIC-
i-module
7500- i5-6442EQ 1 1 1 1 8 2 4 DC9~36V
(Optional)
S9A1E

Optional i-Module

Module Number Description

4-slot Expansion module
MIC-75M13-00A1E 1 x PCIEx16+3xPCI slot i-module
MIC-75M40-00A1E 1 x PCIEx8+3xPCIEx4 slot i-module
2-slot Expansion module
MIC-75M20-00A1E 1 x PCIEx16+1xPCIEx4 slot i-module
MIC-75M11-00A1E 1 x PCIEx16+1xPCI slot i-module
2-slot Expansion and Storage Module
MIC-75S20-00A1E 2 x PCIE slot + 2x2.5” hot-swap HDDs

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Optional Accessories

Part Number Description

96PSA-A220W24P4-1 ADP A/D 100-240V 220W 24V
96PSA-A150W19P4-1 ADP A/D 100-240V 150W 19V
96PSA-A120W24T2 ADP A/D 100-240V 120W 24V
96PSA-A120W19T2 ADP A/P 100-240V 120W 19V
1702002600 Power Cord 3P UL/CSA(USA) 125V 10A 1.83M 180D
1700022940-01 Power cord PSE 7A 125V 3P 3m DAC-ST01
1702002605 Power cord 2P FRANCE 10A/16A 220V 1.83M 90D
AIIS-DIO32-00A1E AIIS-32bit GPIO module
98R2C48510E Isolation COM module
Supports i-Door module (MOS series), except PoE
Please refer to Advantech website below or search "iDoor Module
i-Door Module
Mini PCIe Expansion Kit".
(MOS series module)
http://www.advantech.com.tw/products/idoor-module-mini-pcie-
expansion-kit/sub_bc858a7f-a52b-441b-a59c-f511289f98bc
Supports i-Door module (PCM series) except PoE
Please refer to Advantech website below:
http://www.advantech.com/products/idoor-technology-mini-pcieex-
i-Door Module
pansion-kit/sub_efdb96af-a8f7-4cde-9592-dbf5c9794d16
(PCM series module)
Note: A bracket is required to fix PCM series i-door module. Pleaser
refer to P/N:
1960065854N001 i Door_bracket

i-module Optional Accessories

Part Number Description

98R1751300E 1x8cm FAN module (for MIC-75M13/75M40/75S20)
98R1752000E 2x4cm FAN module (for MIC-75M20/MIC-75M11)

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Contents
Chapter 1 General Introduction ...........................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Product Features....................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 General ......................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Display .......................................................................................... 2
1.2.3 Ethernet ........................................................................................ 2
1.3 Chipset ...................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Functional specification................................................................. 3
1.4 Mechanical Specifications......................................................................... 4
1.4.1 Dimensions ................................................................................... 4
Figure 1.1 MIC-7500 Mechanical Dimension Drawing ................ 4
1.4.2 Weight........................................................................................... 5
1.5 Power Requirements................................................................................. 5
1.5.1 System power ............................................................................... 5
1.5.2 RTC battery................................................................................... 5
1.6 Environment Specification......................................................................... 5
1.6.1 Operating temperature.................................................................. 5
1.6.2 System safety certification test temperature ................................. 5
1.6.3 Relative humidity........................................................................... 5
1.6.4 Storage temperature ..................................................................... 5
1.6.5 Vibration during operation............................................................. 5
1.6.6 Shock during operation ................................................................. 5
1.6.7 Safety............................................................................................ 5
1.6.8 EMC .............................................................................................. 5

Chapter 2 H/W Installation....................................7

2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 8
2.2 Jumpers .................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Jumper description........................................................................ 8
2.2.2 Jumper list..................................................................................... 9
Table 2.1: Jumper List ................................................................. 9
2.3 Connectors.............................................................................................. 10
2.3.1 MIC-7500 External I/O Connectors............................................. 10
Figure 2.1 MIC-7500 Front View................................................ 10
Table 2.2: COM Connector Pin Assignments............................ 10
Figure 2.2 Ethernet Connector .................................................. 11
Table 2.3: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments....................... 11
Figure 2.3 Audio Connector....................................................... 11
Table 2.4: Audio Connector Pin Assignments ........................... 11
Figure 2.4 USB 3.0 Connector................................................... 12
Table 2.5: USB 3.0 Connector Pin Assignment......................... 12
Figure 2.5 VGA Connector ........................................................ 12
Table 2.6: VGA Connector Pin Assignments............................. 12
Figure 2.6 Parallel Port Connector ............................................ 13
Table 2.7: DVI-D Port Connector Pin Assignments................... 13
Figure 2.7 4-pin header ............................................................. 13
Table 2.8: Pin Assignments for Power Connector Pin Header.. 13
Figure 2.8 Power Button ............................................................ 14
Figure 2.9 LED Indicators .......................................................... 14
2.4 Installation ............................................................................................... 14
2.4.1 HDD installation .......................................................................... 14
2.4.2 Memory Installation..................................................................... 16
2.4.3 m-SATA/Mini-PCIe Installation ................................................... 17

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 2.4.4 Internal USB 2.0 Installation ....................................................... 17
2.4.5 COM 5/6 Ports Installation.......................................................... 18
2.4.6 Expansion module Installation (Optional) ................................... 19
2.4.7 MIC-7500 MB IO connector ........................................................ 20

Chapter 3 AMI BIOS Setup................................. 21

3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 22
3.2 Entering Setup ........................................................................................ 23
3.2.1 Main Setup.................................................................................. 23
3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup................................................. 24
3.2.3 Chipset........................................................................................ 45
3.2.4 Security....................................................................................... 58
3.2.5 Boot ............................................................................................ 59
3.2.6 Save & Exit ................................................................................. 60

Chapter 4 Software Installation......................... 61

4.1 Chipset Software Installation Utility......................................................... 62
4.1.1 Before you begin......................................................................... 62
4.1.2 Introduction ................................................................................. 62
4.1.3 Windows 10 / Windows 8.1/ Windows 7 ..................................... 63
4.2 Integrated Graphic Device Setup............................................................ 63
4.2.1 Introduction ................................................................................. 63
4.2.2 Windows 10 /Windows 8.1 /Windows 7 Driver Setup ................. 64
4.3 Intel® ME ................................................................................................ 64
4.3.1 Introduction ................................................................................. 64
4.3.2 Installation................................................................................... 64
4.3.3 Install Intel® ME for Windows 7.................................................. 65
4.4 LAN Configuration................................................................................... 65
4.4.1 Introduction ................................................................................. 65
4.4.2 Features...................................................................................... 65
4.4.3 Installation................................................................................... 66
4.4.4 Windows 10 /Windows 8.1 /Windows 7 ...................................... 66
4.5 SATA RAID Setup................................................................................... 67
4.5.1 Introduction ................................................................................. 67
4.5.2 SATA RAID Driver and Utility Setup ........................................... 67
4.6 Install USB3.0 ......................................................................................... 67
4.6.1 Introduction ................................................................................. 67

Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer . 69

A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer ......................................................... 70
A.1.1 Watchdog Timer Overview ......................................................... 70
A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer............................................. 70
Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers....................................... 72
A.1.3 Example Program ....................................................................... 73

Appendix B Programming the GPIO .................... 77

B.1 Supported GPIO Register ....................................................................... 78
B.1.1 GPIO Registers........................................................................... 78
B.1.2 GPIO Example Program ............................................................. 79

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 Chapter 1
1 General Introduction
This chapter gives background
information on MIC-7500.
1.1 Introduction
MIC-7500 is a compact, fanless system incorporating late-generation Intel® 14nm
platform with the new PCH_QM170 processer on a proprietary form factor M/B. MIC-
7500 system design concept is that of “the expansion slot module”, so different appli-
cations can integrate the MIC-7500 system to form a complete industrial computer.
The MIC-7500 also can serve as an independent, fanless, Compact Embedded Box
and accepts a wide range of DC power inputs. The rugged aluminum case not only
provides a great thermal solution, but also resists high EMI/shock/vibration. MIC-7500
is equipped with Intel® 6th Generation Core™ i CPU featuring 8 cores, making it
highly suitable for embedded and industrial PC applications requiring high processor
performance within a limited space. It features powerful I/O interfaces, including
Ethernet, USB 3.0, serial port, C-Fast slot, and two Mini PCIes.

1.2 Product Features

1.2.1 General
 CPU: Intel® 6th gen Core™ i Processor
 PCH: Intel® QM170
 System Memory: Dual 260pin SODIMM DDR4 socket, up to 32GB
 HDD:
– Supports 1 drive bay space for SATA 2.5" HDD/SSD
– Supports 1 CFast slot
 mSATA: Supports 1 x mSATA by Mini PCIe slot
 Graphic: VGA + DVI
 Ethernet Port: 2 x RJ45
 Watchdog Timer: Single chip Watchdog 255-level interval timer, setup by soft-
ware
 I/O Interface: 2 x RS232/422/485 / 2x RS-232
 USB: 8 x USB3.0
 Audio: High Definition Audio (HD), Line-out, Mic-in
 Expansion interface: 2 x Mini PCIe sockets (1 x U-SIM, 1 x m-SATA)

1.2.2 Display
 Chipset: Intel® HD Graphics 530, support DirectX 12
 Graphics Video Max Memory: 1.7 GB
 Resolution:
– VGA: Supports up to 2048 x 1152 @ 60 Hz
– DVI: Supports up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz

1.2.3 Ethernet
 Chipset:
– LAN 1: Intel® i219LM
– LAN 2: Intel® i210IT
 Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps
 Interface: 2 x RJ45
 Standarsd: Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3U, IEEE 802.ab.

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1.3 Chipset

Chapter 1
1.3.1 Functional specification
1.3.1.1 Processor

Intel® Core™ i Processor i7/i5/i3/Celeron® CPU

Processor
Manufacturing Technology: 14nm

General Introduction
1.3.1.2 Chipset

 Mobile Intel® QM170 Chipset (Intel® GL82QM170 PCH)

PCH
 Manufacturing Technology: 14nm
 Intel® Core™ i Processor
 Support DDR4-2133MHz up to 32 GB
Memory
 SODIMM Socket:
– 260-pin SODIMM socket*2
 Intel® HD Graphics 530
 Supports DirectX 12
 Supports OpenGL 4.4
Chipset inte-  Supports Intel® Quick Sync Video
grated Intel HD  IO interface
Graphic – VGA: Support resolution up to 2048 x 1152 @ 60 Hz
(VGA connector: On-board D-SUB 15P)
– DVI: Support resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
(DVI Connector: On-board DVI-D 24P)
PCH: Intel QM170
 One (1) SATA Revision 3.0 ports
SATA Interface  Legacy IED (Including IRQ)/Native AHCI appearance to OS
 Partial/Slumber power management modes with wake
 Capable of 6Gbit/s transfer rate
PCH: Intel® QM170
Audio Link
 Intel® HD Graphics 530, support DirectX12
PCH: Intel® QM170
 USD host interface for 8 x USB3.0 port
USB Interface
 Supports high-speed, full-speed, and low-speed capable
 Supports legacy keyboard/mouse software
PCH: Intel® QM170
Power  Supports ACPI 5.0
Management  ACPI Power Management Logic Supported
 Power Connector: Plug-in block 4Px1
BIOS  AMI 16Mb Flash BIOS via SPI

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1.3.1.3 Others

Nuvoton NCT 6106D supported

 Up to 6 serial ports by Nuvoton NCT6106D supported
 High speed NS16C550A compatible UARTs with date rates to 1.5
Mbps
Serial ports  Supports IRQ sharing among serial port on XPE
 COM1/2: Support to RS-232/422/485 and setting mode by BIOS and
supports auto flow control
 COM 3~6: Support to RS-232
Serial ports connector: D-SUB CON.9P
LAN1: Intel® i219LM; LAN2: Intel® i210IT
 Compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.ab.
LAN
 Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
 Supports Wake on LAN
Audio Codec: Realtek ALC892:
 Compliant with HD Audio specifications
Audio  Supports to 16/20/24-bit DAC and 16/20/24-bit ADC resolution
 Support: Line-out, Mic-in
 DAC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format, multiple stereo recording
Battery backup  BR2032 3 V/190mAh

1.4 Mechanical Specifications

1.4.1 Dimensions

252
UNIT : mm 226

150
186
230

10
18
14
5

22

14

192
78.20
73

Figure 1.1 MIC-7500 Mechanical Dimension Drawing

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1.4.2 Weight

Chapter 1
2.9kg (6.39lbs)

1.5 Power Requirements

1.5.1 System power
 Minimum power input: DC12V (-25%) -30V (+20%), Absolute Maximum Ratings
Voltage is 9V - 36V

General Introduction
1.5.2 RTC battery
 BR2032 3 V/190 mAh

1.6 Environment Specification

1.6.1 Operating temperature
 -20 ~ 60 °C with 0.7m/sec air flow: with 1 x Industrial SSD without PC expansion
boards

1.6.2 System safety certification test temperature

 0 ~ 50 °C with 2.5” HDD

1.6.3 Relative humidity

 95% @ 40 °C (non-condensing)

1.6.4 Storage temperature

 -40 ~ 85 °C (-40 ~ 185 °F)

1.6.5 Vibration during operation

 When system is equipped with SSD only: 3 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random, 5 ~
500 Hz, 1 Oct/min., 1 hr/axis, x,y,z 3 axes.
 When system is equipped with 2.5-inch HDD: 1 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random,
5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 Oct/min., 1 hr/axis, x,y,z 3 axes.

1.6.6 Shock during operation

 When system is equipped with SSD only: 20 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine, 11
ms duration.

1.6.7 Safety
 CCC, BSMI

1.6.8 EMC
 CE, FCC, CCC, BSMI

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 Chapter 2
2 H/W Installation
This chapter introduces external
IO and the installation of
MIC-7500 hardware.
2.1 Introduction
The following sections show the internal jumper settings and the external connectors
and pins assignment for applications.

2.2 Jumpers
2.2.1 Jumper description
You may configure the MIC-7500 to match the needs of your application by setting
jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an electric 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 a jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To
open a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins,
labeled 1, 2 and 3. In this case you would connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.

open closed closed 2-3

The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows.

1 2 1 2

open closed closed 2-3

A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have
any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your
local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. Generally, you
simply need a standard cable to make most connections.

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2.2.2 Jumper list

Chapter 2
Table 2.1: Jumper List
Label Function
JCMOS1 Clear CMOS
PSON1 System AT/ATX mode option
JME1 ME jumper mode option
JWDT1_JOBS1 Watch-Dog mode option

H/W Installation
2.2.2.1 Clear CMOS
MIC-7500 single board computer 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 CMOS1 to 2-3 closed for just a few
seconds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed. This procedure will reset the
CMOS to its default setting.

CMOS1 Clear CMOS

Footprint 3x1 Pin
Setting Function
(1-2) Normal (default)
(2-3) Clear CMOS

2.2.2.2 System AT/ATX mode function option

MIC-7500 support AT or ATX mode and Default is ATX module. if you want to change
to AT mode that you can find AT/ATX mode jumper in motherboard.

PSON1 System AT/ATX mode option

FootPrint 3x1 Pin
Setting Function
(1-2) AT module
(2-3) ATX module

2.2.2.3 System ME mode function option

MIC-7500 supports ME Enable & Disable and Default is “Disable”. If you want to
change the ME mode that you can set ME mode jumper in Mother-board.

JME1 System ME mode option

FootPrint 3x1 Pin
Setting Function
(1-2) ME Enable
(2-3) ME Disable (Default)

2.2.2.4 System Watch-Dog mode function option

MIC-7500 single board computer contains a jumper that can set Watch-Dog mode.

JWDT1_JOBS1 Watch-Dog mode function option

FootPrint 5x1 pin
Setting Function
(2-3) Watch Dog
(4-5) ERR_BEEP

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2.3 Connectors
2.3.1 MIC-7500 External I/O Connectors

COM1
TX/RX
COM2 Line-out
TX/RX Mic-in LAN1/2 USB 3.0 COM 1/2 DVI VGA

Power CFast Socket COM 3/4 9 -36VDC

Figure 2.1 MIC-7500 Front View

2.3.1.1 COM connector

MIC-7500 provides four 9-pin D-sub connectors, two of which offer RS-232/422/485
and the other two offer RS-232 serial communication interface ports. Default setting is
RS-232, but this can be modified by BIOS setting. You can find detailed setting meth-
ods in Chapter 3.

Table 2.2: COM Connector Pin Assignments

RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
Pin Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name
1 DCD Tx- DATA-
2 RxD Tx+ DATA+
3 TxD Rx+ NC
4 DTR Rx- NC
5 GND GND GND
6 DSR NC NC
7 RTS NC NC
8 CTS NC NC
9 RI NC NC

Note! NC represents “No Connection”.

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2.3.1.2 Ethernet connector (LAN)

Chapter 2
MIC-7500 is equipped with two Ethernet controllers that are fully compliant with IEEE
802.3u 10/100/1000 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. LAN1 is equipped with Intel i219LM
and LAN2 is equipped with Intel i210IT. The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ45
jack connector with LED indicators on the front side to show its Active/Link status and
Speed status.

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H/W Installation
Figure 2.2 Ethernet Connector

Table 2.3: Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments

Pin 10/100/1000BaseT Signal Name
1 TX+
2 TX-
3 RX+
4 MDI2+
5 MDI2-
6 RX-
7 MDI3+
8 MDI3-

2.3.1.3 Audio connector

MIC-7500 has two stereo audio ports with phone jack connectors, one Line_Out, one
Mic_In. The audio chip is controlled by ACL892, and it’s compliant with AZALIA stan-
dard.

Figure 2.3 Audio Connector

Table 2.4: Audio Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Audio Signal Name
1 Line_Out
2 Mic_In

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2.3.1.4 USB 3.0 connector
MIC-7500 provides 8 USB 3.0 interface connectors, which give complete Plug & Play
and hot swapping for up to 127 external devices. The USB interface complies with
USB XHCI, Rev. 3.0. Please refer to the table below for pin assignments.

Figure 2.4 USB 3.0 Connector

Table 2.5: USB 3.0 Connector Pin Assignment

Pin 1 +5V
Pin 2 USB Data -
Pin 3 USB Data +
Pin 4 GND
Pin 5 SSRX-
Pin 6 SSRX+
Pin 7 GND
Pin 8 SSTX-
Pin 9 SSTX+

2.3.1.5 VGA Connector

The MIC-7500 provides a high resolution VGA interface with a 15-pin D-sub connec-
tor to support a VGA CRT monitor. It supports display resolution of up to 2048 x 1152
@ 60 Hz.

5 1
10 6
15 11

Figure 2.5 VGA Connector

Table 2.6: VGA Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 Red 2 Green
3 Blue 4 NC
5 GND 6 GND
7 GND 8 GND
9 +5V 10 GND
11 NC 12 DDC_DAT
13 H-SYNC 14 V-SYNC
15 DDC_CLK

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2.3.1.6 DVI Connector

Chapter 2
MIC-7500 provides a high resolution DVI-D, powered by Intel® QM170 accelerator. It
integrates both analog and digital video signal. It supports display resolution of up to
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.

1
9
17

H/W Installation
Figure 2.6 Parallel Port Connector

Table 2.7: DVI-D Port Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 TMDS Data 2- 2 TMDS Data 2+
3 GND 4 N/C
5 N/C 6 DDC Clock
7 DDC data 8 N/C
9 TMDS Data 1- 10 TMDS Data 1+
11 GND 12 N/C
13 N/C 14 +5V
15 GND 16 Hot plug detect
17 TMDS Data 0- 18 TMDS Data 0+
19 GND 20 N/C
21 N/C 22 GND
23 TMDS Clock + 24 TMDS Clock -
C1 N/C C2 N/C
C3 N/C C4 N/C
C5 N/C

2.3.1.7 Power Input Connector

MIC-7500 comes with a four-pin header as default that carries 9VDC - 36VDC exter-
nal power input.

Figure 2.7 4-pin header

Table 2.8: Pin Assignments for Power Connector Pin Header

Pin Signal Name
1 GND
2 +9 VDC ~ 36 VDC
+9 VDC ~ 36 VDC
GND

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2.3.1.8 Power ON/OFF button
MIC-7500 comes with a Power On/Off button with LED indicators on the front side to
show its On status (Green LED) and Off/Suspend status (RED LED), that supports
dual function of Soft Power-On/Off (instant off or delay 4 seconds), and suspend.

Figure 2.8 Power Button

2.3.1.9 LED Indicators

MIC-7500 provides COM1 & COM2 TX/RX LED for date transmission status monitor-
ing.

TX
COM1 : TX/RX RX
TX
COM2 : TX/RX RX
HDD status
Figure 2.9 LED Indicators

2.4 Installation
2.4.1 HDD installation
1. Undo 4 screws and remove the bottom cover
2. Undo 4 screws to remove HDD tray.

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 Chapter 2
2

3 2

H/W Installation
3
2

3. Secure the HDD with 4xHDD screws (P/N:1930002235)

4. Assemble SATA cable/power cable and replace HDD tray; secure with 4 screws.
5. Replace bottom cover.

Note! Please refer to i-module Manual for i-module assembly.

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2.4.2 Memory Installation
The MIC-7500 system has 4GB memory on board; if you want to add more memory,
please connect your distributor or sales representative to order compatible memory
modules. Part numbers below:
 4G SO-DDR4-2133 512X8 1.2V SAM P/N: AQD-SD4U4GN21-SG
 8G SO-DDR4-2133 512X8 1.2V SAM P/N: AQD-SD4U8GN21-SG
 16GB DDR4 2133 1.2V SODIMM 1GbX8 SAM P/N: AQD-SD4U16N21-SE

Note! If non-compliant SODIMM memory boards are installed in the MIC-

7500, the system will not boot.

1. Undo the 4 screws to remove the bottom cover.

2. Undo 4 screws to remove the HDD tray.

3. Undo 3 screws to remove the memory thermal cover.

4. Affix thermal pad (P/N: 1990019498N000) on memory, and reassemble
memory.

Note! Thermal pad and memory thermal cover must be completely covered
and secured.

Note! Default configuration of the MIC-7500 has 4GB memory and one ther-
mal pad inside. There is also 1 pc thermal pad in the accessory box.

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2.4.3 m-SATA/Mini-PCIe Installation

Chapter 2
MIC-7500 supports 2 Mini PCIes, and 1 m-SATA.
(Please refer to MB internal I/O connector specification on the I/O connector page.)
 Mini-PCIe A: Supports Mini PCIe signal & USIM
 Mini-PCIe B: Supports Mini PCIe signal & m-SATA
1. Undo 4 screws and remove the bottom cover.
2. Install the module in Mini PCIe socket 1, or m-SATA in Mini PCIe socket 2 and
secure with screws.
3. Replace bottom cover and secure with screws.

H/W Installation
2.4.4 Internal USB 2.0 Installation
1. Undo 4 screws and remove the bottom cover.
2. Loosen the screw and adjust bracket size in accordance the USB dongle size.
3. Secure the screw and replace bottom cover and secure with screws.

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2.4.5 COM 5/6 Ports Installation
MIC-7500 has four standard serial ports. Two support RS-232/422/485, two support
RSRS-232 (expanded by cable). If more serial ports are needed, MIC-7500 can
expand up to six serial ports by cable (RS-232 only). There is one DP9 cable in the
accessory box.
1. Undo 4 screws and remove the bottom cover.
2. Replace baffle plate for COMs 5 and 6.
3. Remove HDD tray.
4. Assemble DP9 connector in baffle, and install cable at COM5/6 connector.
5. Secure COM module in system and replace HDD tray/bottom cover.

COM 5/6 Connector

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2.4.6 Expansion module Installation (Optional)

Chapter 2
MIC-7500 supports two kinds of optional modules for different applications.
 32bit GPIO module, P/N: AIIS-DIO32-00A1E
 4 x Isolation COM module, P/N: 98R2C48510E
1. Undo the 4 screws and remove the bottom cover.
2. Undo HDD tray & expansion module baffle.

4
4

H/W Installation
4

3. Remove COM cable and undo baffle cover.

4. Assemble module on M/B (Note: 32Bit GPIO module needs to connect with a
cable. (Please refer to MB internal I/O connector specification at IO connector
page for GPIO connector.)
5. Assemble module baffle with screws.
6. Replace bottom cover and secure with screws.

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2.4.7 MIC-7500 MB IO connector

Internal
USB 2.0

DDR4 socket

Clear CMOS
ME setting
U-SIM socket
80 Port LED B : Mimi-PCIe socket
(Support m-SATA)
8Bit GPIO
COM 3/4 A : Mimi-PCIe socket
(Support U-SIM)
DVI Connector ATX/AT module
Jumper
COM 5/6 Remote Power
Connector
LPC Connector
(For Isolation Watch dog and
COM module) Buzzer Connector
USB Connector
(For 32bit
DIO module)

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 Chapter 3
3 AMI BIOS Setup
This chapter introduces how to
set BIOS configuration data.
3.1 Introduction
With the AMI BIOS Setup program, you can modify BIOS settings and control the
special features of your computer. The Setup program uses a number of menus for
making changes and turning special features on or off. This chapter describes the
basic navigation of the MIC-7500 setup screens.

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3.2 Entering Setup

Chapter 3
Press the "Del" or "Esc." key during the Power On Self Test (POST) process to enter
the BIOS setup screen, otherwise the system will continue the POST process.

3.2.1 Main Setup

When you first enter the BIOS 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.

AMI BIOS Setup

The Main BIOS setup screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the
options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured; options in
blue can. The right frame displays the key legend.
Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is
selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accom-
pany it.

3.2.1.1 System Time / System Date

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys-
tem Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the
<Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in
MM/DD/YY format. The time must be entered in HH:MM:SS format.

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3.2.2 Advanced BIOS Features Setup
Select the Advanced tab from the MIC-7500 setup screen to enter the Advanced
BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen,
such as ACPI Settings and hit <enter> to go to the sub menu for that item. You can
display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All
Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS
Setup screen is shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages.

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3.2.2.1 Trusted Computing

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
 Security Device Support
This item allows users to enable or disable “Security Device Support”.

3.2.2.2 ACPI Settings

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  Enable ACPI Auto Configuration
This item allows users to enable or disable “ACPI Auto Configuration”.
 Enable Hibernation
This item allows users to enable or disable “Hibernation”.
 ACPI Sleep State
This item allows users to set ACPI mode S3 (Suspend to RAM) or to Disable
“ACPI Sleep State”.
 PowerOn by Modem
This item allows users to enable or disable “PowerOn by Modem”.

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3.2.2.3 AMT Configuration

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
 Intel AMT
This item allows users to enable or disable "Intel AMT".
 BIOS Hotkey Pressed
This item allows users to enable or disable for "BIOS Hotkey Pressed".
 MEBx Selection Screen
This item allows users to enable or disable for "MEBx Selection Screen".
 Hide Un-Configure ME Confirmation Prompt
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Hide Un-Configure ME Confir-
mation Prompt".
 MEBx Debug Message Output
This item allows users to enable or disable for "MEBx Debug Message Output".
 Un-Configure ME
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Un-Configure ME".
 Amt Wait Timer
Set timer to wait before sending ASF_GET_Boot_Options
 ASF
This item allows users to enable or disable for "ASF".
 Activate Remote Assistance Process
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Activate Remote Assistance Pro-
cess".
 USB Configure
This item allows users to enable or disable for "USB Configure".
 PET Progress
This item allows users to enable or disable for "PET Progress".
 WatchDog
This item allows users to enable or disable for "WatchDog".

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3.2.2.4 PCH-FW Configuration

 Firmware Update Configuration

 Me FW Image Re-Flash
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Me FW Image Re-Flash".

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3.2.2.5 SMART Settings

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
 SMART Self Test
This item allows users to enable or disable for ”SMART Self Test".

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3.2.2.6 Support IO Configuration
MIC-7500 supports 2xRS-232/422/485 & 2-RS-232 in front side. There has 2 more
RS-232 (Serial Port 5 & 6) signal in M/B, you can find a cable at accessory box.

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Serial Port 1 Configuration

Chapter 3
 Serial Port
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Serial Port".
 Change Settings
This item allows users to Change Settings of Serial Ports. The default setting is
"Auto".
 Device Mode
This item allows users to set the mode of serial port. The default setting is "RS-
232".

AMI BIOS Setup

Serial Port 2 Configuration
 Serial Port
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Serial Port".
 Change Settings
This item allows users to change settings of serial ports. The default setting is
"Auto".
 Device Mode
This item allows users to set the mode of serial port. The default setting is "RS-
232".

Serial Port 3 Configuration

 Serial Port
This item allows users to Disabled or Enabled "Serial Port".
 Change Settings
This item allows users to change settings of serial ports. The default setting is
"Auto".

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 Serial Port 4 Configuration
 Serial Port
This item allows users enable or disable for "Serial Port".
 Change Settings
This item allows users to change settings of serial ports. The default setting is
"Auto".

Serial Port 5 Configuration

 Serial Port
This item allows users enable or disable for "Serial Port".
 Change Settings
This item allows users to change settings of serial ports. The default setting is
"Auto".

Serial Port 6 Configuration

 Serial Port
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Serial Port".
 Change Settings
This item allows users to change settings of serial ports. The default setting is
"Auto".

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3.2.2.7 HW Monitor

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
 Case Open Warning
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Case Open Warning”.

Note! MIC-7500 system does not supports Case open switch in chassis. If
your application needs case open function, please connect your distribu-
tor or sales representative.

 CPU(PECI) Warning Temperature

This item allows users to change settings of CPU(PECI) Warning Temperature.
The default setting is "Auto".
 CPU(PECI)ACPI Shutdown Temperature
This item allows users to Change Settings of CPU(PECI) ACPI Shutdown Tem-
perature. The default setting is "Auto".

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  Fan Configuration

 i-Module FAN
This item allows users to Manual Mode or SmartFan Mode for i-Module.

Note! MIC-7500 system does not supports FAN. This function only workable in
MIC-7500 with i-Module +FAN.

 PC Health Status
MIC-7500 system has design-in temperature sensor to monitor system tempera-
ture. You can clear to read M/B, Power board, or i-Module Temperature status.

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3.2.2.8 S5 RTC Wake Settings

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
 Wake system from S5
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Wake system from S5".

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3.2.2.9 Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1
 Console Redirection
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Console Redirection".
Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management
Services (EMS)
 Console Redirection
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Console Redirection".

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3.2.2.10 CPU Configuration

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup

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  Active Processor Cores
This item allows users to set different modes of "Active Processor Cores". The
default setting is All.
 Intel Virtualization Technology
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Intel Virtualization Technology".
 Hardware Prefetcher
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Hardware Prefetcher".
 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch".
 CPU AES
This item allows users to enable or disable for "CPU AES".
 Boot performance mode
This item allows users to set Max Non-Turbo Performance or Turbo Perfor-
mance for "Boot performance mode".
 Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)".
 Turbo Mode
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Turbo Mode".
 Intel TXT(LT) Support
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Intel TXT(LT) Support".

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3.2.2.11 Intel TXT Information

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
3.2.2.12 SATA Controller

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 MIC-7500 supports 1x2.5' HDD/1xm-SATA/1xCFast and i-module supports 1xSATA.

 SATA Controller(S)
This item allows users to enable or disable for "SATA Controller(S)".
 SATA Mode Selection
This item allows users to set AHCI or RAID for "SATA Controller(S)".

Serial ATA Port 0 (MIC-7500 system 2.5' HDD)

 Port 0
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Port 0".
 Hot Plug
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Hot Plug".
 External SATA
This item allows users to enable or disable for "External SATA".
 Spin Up Device
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Spin Up Device".
 SATA Device Type
This item allows users to set Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive for "Spin Up
Device".

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Serial ATA Port 1 (MIC-7 series i-module 2.5' HDD)

Chapter 3
 Port 1
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Port 1".
 Hot Plug
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Hot Plug".
 External SATA
This item allows users to enable or disable for "External SATA".
 Spin Up Device
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Spin Up Device".

AMI BIOS Setup

 SATA Device Type
-This item allows users to Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive for "Spin Up
Device".

Serial ATA Port 2 (MIC-7500 CFast)

 Port 2
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Port 2".
 Hot Plug
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Hot Plug".
 Spin Up Device
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Spin Up Device".
 SATA Device Type
This item allows users to set Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive for "Spin Up
Device".

Serial ATA Port 3 (MIC-7500 m-SATA by Mini-PCIe socket)

 Port 3
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Port 3".
 Hot Plug
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Hot Plug".
 Spin Up Device
This item allows users to enable or disable for "Spin Up Device".
 SATA Device Type
This item allows users to set Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive for "Spin Up
Device".

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3.2.2.13 PCI Devices Common Settings

 PCI Latency Timer

This item allows user to set PIC Latency Timer by different mode. The default
setting is "32 PCI Bus Clocks".

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3.2.2.14 CSM Configuration

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
 CSM Support
This item allows users to enable or disable for "CSM Support".
 GateA20 Active
This item allows users to setUpon Request or Always for "GateA20 Active".
 Option ROM Messages
This item allows users to setForce BIOS or Keep Current for "Option ROM Mes-
sages".
 INT19 Trap Response
This item allows users to setImmediate or Postponed for "INT19 Trap
Response".
 Boot option filter
This item allows users to set UEFI and Legacy or Legacy only or UEFI only for
"Boot option filter".
 Network
This item allows users to set Do not launch or Legacy for "Network".
 Storage
This item allows users to set Do not launch or UEFI or Legacy for "Storage".
 Video
This item allows users to set Do not launch or UEFI or Legacy for "Video".
 Other PCI devices
This item allows users to set Do not launch or UEFI or Legacy for "Other PCI
devices".

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3.2.2.15 USB Configuration

 Legacy USB Support

This item allows users to enable or disable or set Auto for "Legacy USB Sup-
port".
 XHCI Hand-off
This item allows users to enable or disable "XHCI Hand-off".
 USB Mass Storage Driver Support
This item allows users to enable or disable "USB Mass Storage Driver Support".
 USB transfer Time-out
This item allows users to set different time mode for "USB transfer Time-out".
 Device reset Time-out
This item allows users to set different time modes for "Device reset Time-out".
 Device power-up delay
This item allows users to set different time mode for "Device power-up delay".

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3.2.3 Chipset

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
 System Agent (SA) Configuration

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  VT-d
This item allows users to enable or disable for "VT-d".
 Graphics Configuration

 Graphics Turbo IMON Current

Graphics turbo IMON current values supported (14-31).
 Primary Display
This item allows users to set Auto or IGFX or PEG or PCIE for "Primary Dis-
play".
 Primary PEG
This item allows users to set Auto or PEG11 or PEG 12 for "Primary PEG".
 Internal Graphics
This item allows users to set Auto or Disabled or Enabled for "Internal Graph-
ics".

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 LCD Control

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
 Primary IGFX Boot Display
This item allows users to set VBIOS Default or DVI1 or VGA or DVI2 for "Pri-
mary IGFX Boot Display".

Note! DVI2 is expanded by cable. If you need this function, please connect
your distributor or sales representative.

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  PEG Port Configuration

This item allows user to set CPU PCI Expansion x16 GEN3.

Note! Skylake-H CPU PCI Expansion x16 signals can be cut to x8, x4, x4 sig-
nal or x8, x8signal. Corresponding setting item are as follows:
PEG 0 : 1 : 0 : for PCIEx16 or PCIEx8
PEG 0 : 1 : 1 : for PCIEx8 or PCIEx4
PEG 0 : 1 : 2 : for PCIEx4

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PEG 0 : 1 : 0

Chapter 3
 Enable Root Port
This item allows users to set Disabled or Enabled or Auto for "Enable Root
Port".
 Max Link Speed
This item allows users to set Auto or Gen1 or Gen2 or Gen3 for "Max Link
Speed" at PCIEx16 or PCIEx8 socket.

PEG 0 : 1 : 1

AMI BIOS Setup

 Enable Root Port
This item allows users to set Disabled or Enabled or Auto for "Enable Root
Port".
 Max Link Speed
This item allows users to set Auto or Gen1 or Gen2 or Gen3 for "Max Link
Speed" at PCIEx8 or PCIEx4 socket.

PEG 0 : 1 : 2
 Enable Root Port
This item allows users to set Disabled or Enabled or Auto for "Enable Root
Port".
 Max Link Speed
This item allows users to set Auto or Gen1 or Gen2 or Gen3 for "Max Link
Speed" at PCIE x4 socket.
 Detect Non-Compiance Device
This item allows users to Disable or Enable "Max Link Speed".
 Memory Configuration

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  PCH-IO Configuration

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3.2.3.1 PCI Express Configuration

Chapter 3
Note! This item allows users to set PCH PCI Express signal, including PCIe x4
(or PCIe x1) or Mini-PCIE A or Mini-PCIE B. Corresponding setting item
are as follows:
-->PCI Express Root Port 5: i-module PCIe x4 or PCIe x1
-->PCI Express Root Port 13: Mini PCIe A
-->PCI Express Root Port 16: Mini PCIe B

AMI BIOS Setup

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 PCI Express Root Port 5

Note! This item allows users to set i-module PCIe x4 (or PCIe x1 socket).

PCI Express Root Port5

 PCI Express Root Port 5
This item allows users to disable or enable "PCI Express Root Port 5".
 Advanced Error Reporting
This item allows users to disable or enable for "Advanced Error Reporting".
 PCIe Speed
This item allows users to set Auto or Gen1 or Gen2 or Gen3 for "PCIe Speed".

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 Detect Non-Compliant Device

Chapter 3
This item allows users to disable or enable "Detect Non-Compliance Device".

PCI Express Root Port 13

AMI BIOS Setup

 PCI Express Root Port 13
This item allows users to disable or enable "PCI Express Root Port 13".
 Advanced Error Reporting
This item allows users to disable or enable "Advanced Error Reporting”.
 PCIe Speed
This item allows users to set Auto or Gen1 or Gen2 or Gen3 for "PCIe Speed".
 Detect Non-Compliance Device
This item allows users to disable or enable “Detect Non-Compliance Device”.

Note! Mini-PCIE socket only supports to Gen 2.

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  Detect Non-Compliant Device
This item allows users to disable or enable “Detect Non-Compliance Device".

PCI Express Root Port 16

 PCI Express Root Port 16

This item allows users to disable or enable "PCI Express Root Port 16".
 Advanced Error Reporting
This item allows users to disable or enable "Advanced Error Reporting”.
 PCIe Speed
This item allows users to set Auto or Gen1 or Gen2 or Gen3 for "PCIe Speed".
 Detect Non-Compliance Device
This item allows users to disable or enable “Detect Non-Compliance Device".

Note! Mini PCIe socket only supports to Gen 2.

 Detect Non-Compliant Device

This item allows users to disable or enable “Detect Non-Compliance Device".

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3.2.3.2 USB Configuration

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
 USB Precondition
This item allows users to disable or enable "USB Precondition".
 XHCI Disable Compliance Mode
This item allows users to set FALSE or TRUE for "XHCI Disable Compliance
Mode".

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3.2.3.3 HD Audio Configuration

 HD Audio
This item allows users to Disable or Enabled or set Auto for "HD Audio".

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 LAN 1 Controller

Chapter 3
This item allows users to disable or enable "LAN 1 Controller".
 LAN1 PXE OpROM
This item allows users to disable or enable "LAN1 PXE OpROM".
 Wake on LAN
This item allows users to set LAN1 Disabled or Enabled for "Wake on LAN".
 LAN 2 Controller
This item allows users to disable or enable "LAN 2 Controller".
 LAN2 PXE OpROM

AMI BIOS Setup

This item allows users to disable or enable "LAN 2 PXE OpROM".
 PCI Express Wake Disable
This item allows users to disable or enable "PCI Express Wake Disable".
 High Precision Timer
This item allows users to disable or enable "High Precision Timer".
 Restore AC PW Loss
This item allows users to set Power On or Power Off or Last State for "Restore
AC PW Loss".

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3.2.4 Security

 Administrator Password
This item allows users to set "Administrator Password" if desired.
 User Password
This item allows users to set "User Password" if desired.

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3.2.5 Boot

Chapter 3
AMI BIOS Setup
 Setup Prompt Timeout
Number of Seconds to wait for setup activation kay. 65535 (0xFFFF) means
indefinite waiting.
 Bootup NumLock State
This item allows users to set "Bootup NumLock State" either On or Off.
 Quiet Boot
This item allows users to disable or enable "Quiet Boot".
 Boot Option Priorities

Note! These items will display based on how many devices are attached.

– Boot Option #1
– Boot Option #2

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3.2.6 Save & Exit

 Save Changes and Exit

This item allows users to Save Changes and Exit.
 Discard Changes and Exit
This item allows users to Discard Changes and Exit.
 Save Changes and Reset
This item allows users to Save Changes and Reset.
 Discard Changes and Reset
This item allows users to Discard Changes and Reset.
 Save Changes
This item allows users to Save Changes.
 Discard Changes
This item allows users to Discard Changes.
 Restore Defaults
This item allows users to restore factory defaults.
 Save as User Defaults
This item allows users to Save as User Defaults.
 Restore User Defaults
This item allows users to Restore User Defaults.
 Launch EFI Shell from file system device
Attempts to Launch EFI Shell application (Shell.efi) form one of the available file
system devices.

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 Chapter 4
4 Software Installation
This chapter introduces driver
installation.
4.1 Chipset Software Installation Utility
4.1.1 Before you begin
To facilitate the installation of the enhanced display drivers and utility software, read
the instructions in this chapter carefully. The drivers for the MIC-7500 are located on
the software installation CD.

Note! The files on the software installation CD are compressed. Do not

attempt to install the drivers by copying the files manually. You must use
the supplied SETUP program to install the drivers.

Before you begin, it is important to note that most display drivers need to have the rel-
evant software application already installed in the system prior to installing the
enhanced display drivers. In addition, many of the installation procedures assume
that you are familiar with both the relevant software applications and operating sys-
tem commands. Review the relevant operating system commands and the pertinent
sections of your application software’s user manual before performing the installation.

4.1.2 Introduction
The Intel® Chipset Software Installation (CSI) utility installs the Windows INF files
that outline to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured.
This is needed for the proper functioning of the following features:
 Core PCI PnP services
 Serial ATA interface support
 USB 1.1/2.0 support
 Identification of Intel chipset components in the Device Manager.

Note! The chipset driver is used for the following versions of Windows, and it
has to be installed before installing all the other drivers:
 Windows 10 (64bit)
 Windows 8.1 (64-bit)
 Windows 7 (32-bit)
 Windows 7 (64-bit)

Caution! Intel® Skylake Platform does not include a USB3.0 driver. The user can
use a SATA interface driver (SATA CD-RAM or CFast or m-SATA) to
install Windows 7 OS.

Advantech supports a powerful Windows 7 OS that includes USB3.0 (EFI OS not

supported). It can help you install Win7 OS easily. If you need this option, please con-
tact your distributor or sales representative.

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4.1.3 Windows 10 / Windows 8.1/ Windows 7

Chapter 4
1. Put the driver CD into the system's CD-ROM drive. You will see driver folder
items. Select "01 Chipset" folder. In CSI folder, click the executable file to com-
plete driver installation.

Software Installation
2. Click setup to execute program.

4.2 Integrated Graphic Device Setup

4.2.1 Introduction
The 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i processors are embedded with integrated graphics con-
troller. You need to install the VGA driver to enable this function, which includes the
following features:
 Optimized integrated graphic solution: Intel® Graphics Flexible Display Inter-
face supports versatile display options and 32-bit 3D graphics engine for dual
independent displays, enhanced display modes for widescreen flat panels for
extended, twin, and cloned dual display modes, and optimized 3D support deliv-
ers an intensive and realistic visual experience.

Caution! Intel® Graphic Device does not support Windows 10 (32bit) and Win-
dows 8.1 (32.bit)

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4.2.2 Windows 10 /Windows 8.1 /Windows 7 Driver Setup

Note! Before installing these drivers, make sure the INF driver has been
installed in your system. See Chapter 4 for information on installing the
INF driver.

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. You can see the driver folders.
Navigate to the "02 Graphic" folder and click the executable file to complete the
installation of the drivers for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.

4.3 Intel® ME
4.3.1 Introduction
The Intel® ME software components that need to be installed depend on the sys-
tem's specific hardware and firmware features. The installer detects the system's
capabilities and installs the relevant drivers and applications.

4.3.2 Installation
Insert the driver CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive. Navigate to the "03_Intel ME"
folder and find folder "Intel ME" to install the driver.

Note! If the Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) driver has not been suc-
cessfully installed in Win7, please refer to the Win7 ME install process
below.

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4.3.3 Install Intel® ME for Windows 7

Chapter 4
Please follow this processer to install Intel® ME for Windows 7.
1. Install hot fix first.

Software Installation
2. Install ME.

3. Install rootsupd.exe.

4.4 LAN Configuration

4.4.1 Introduction
The MIC-7500 has dual Gigabit Ethernet LANs via dedicated PCI Express x1 lanes
(Intel® I219LM (LAN1) and I210IT (LAN2)) that offer bandwidth of up to 500 MB/sec,
eliminating the bottleneck of network data flow and incorporating Gigabit Ethernet at
1000 Mbps.

4.4.2 Features
 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet controller
 10/100/1000Base-T triple-speed MAC
 Full duplex at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps and half duplex at 10 or 100 Mbps
 Wake-on-LAN (WOL) support
 PCIe x1 host interface

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4.4.3 Installation

Note! Before installing the LAN drivers, make sure the CSI utility has been
installed on your system. See Chapter 4 for information on installing the
CSI utility.

The integrated Intel® gigabit Ethernet controller supports all major network operating
systems. However, the installation procedure varies with different operating systems.
In the following sections, refer to the one that provides the driver setup procedure for
the operating system you are using.

4.4.4 Windows 10 /Windows 8.1 /Windows 7

Insert the driver CD into your system's CD-ROM drive. Select folder "04_LAN" then
click the "Rel_20.3_PV_OEMGen_380842"

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4.5 SATA RAID Setup

Chapter 4
4.5.1 Introduction
To support demanding disk I/O, Intel® Q170 chipset integrates six Serial ATA control-
lers with software RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 capabilities.
RAID 0 striping increases the storage performance and is designed to speed up data
transfer rates for disk-intensive applications.
RAID 1 mirroring protects valuable data that might be lost in the event of a hard drive

Software Installation
failure.
RAID 5 array contains three or more hard drives where the data is divided into man-
ageable blocks called strips. Parity is a mathematical method for recreating data that
was lost from a single drive, which increases fault-tolerance. The data and parity are
striped across all the hard drives in the array. The parity is striped in a rotating
sequence to reduce bottlenecks associated with the parity calculations.
RAID 10 array uses four hard drives to create a combination of RAID levels 0 and 1.
The data is striped across a two-drive array forming the RAID 0 component. Each of
the drives in the RAID 0 array is then mirrored by a RAID 1 component.

4.5.2 SATA RAID Driver and Utility Setup

The installation utility is in the CD’s “06_Intel RAID_AHCI” folder. Go to the directory
of the CD and follow these steps to install.

Note! Please install “.NET 4.5” before installing “Intel Rapid Storage Technol-
ogy”.

4.6 Install USB3.0

4.6.1 Introduction
MIC-7500 provides 8x USB 3.0 and the data transfer rate of USB3.0 (5Gb/s) is 10
times to USB2.0 (480 Mbps).
Insert the driver CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive. Navigate to the "07 USB3.0"
to install the drier.

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 Appendix A
A Programming the
Watchdog Timer
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer
The MIC-7500's watchdog timer can be used to monitor system software operation
and take corrective action if the software fails to function within the programmed
period. This section describes the operation of the watchdog timer and how to pro-
gram it.

A.1.1 Watchdog Timer Overview

The watchdog timer is built into the super I/O controller NCT6106D. It provides the
following user-programmable functions:
 It can be enabled and disabled by user program
 Timer can be set from 1 to 255 seconds or 1 to 255 minutes
 Generates an interrupt or resets signal if the software fails to reset the timer
before time-out

A.1.2 Programming the Watchdog Timer

The I/O port address of the watchdog timer is 2E (hex) and 2F (hex). 2E (hex) is the
address port. 2F (hex) is the data port. You must first assign the address of register
by writing an address value into address port 2E (hex), then write/read data to/from
the assigned register through data port 2F (hex).

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 Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer
Unlock NCT6106D

Select register of
watchdog timer

Enable the function of

the watchdog timer

Use the function of

the watchdog timer

Lock NCT6106D

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 Table A.1: Watchdog Timer Registers
Address of Register (2E) Attribute
Read/Write Value (2F) &
description
87 (hex) ----- Write this address to I/O address port 2E (hex)
twice to unlock the NCT6106D.
07 (hex) write Write 08 (hex) to select register of watchdog timer.
30 (hex) write Write 01 (hex) to enable the function of the watch-
dog timer. Disabled is set as default.
F0 (hex) write Set seconds or minutes as units for the timer.
Write 0 to bit 3: set second as counting unit.
[default]
Write 1 to bit 3: set minutes as counting unit.
F1 (hex) write 0: stop timer [default]
01~FF (hex): The amount of the count, in seconds
or minutes, depends on the value set in register F5
(hex). This number decides how long the watch-
dog timer waits for strobe before generating an
interrupt or reset signal. Writing a new value to this
register can reset the timer to count with the new
value.
F2 (hex) read/write Bit 7:Write 1 to enable mouse to reset the timer, 0
to disable[default]. Bit 6: Write 1 to enable key-
board to reset the timer, 0 to disable.[default]
Bit 5: Write 1 to generate a timeout signal immedi-
ately and automatically return to 0. [default=0]
Bit 4: Read status of watchdog timer, 1 means
timer is “timeout”.
AA (hex) ----- Write this address to I/O port 2E (hex) to lock the
watchdog timer 2.

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A.1.3 Example Program

Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer

1. Enable watchdog timer and set 10 sec. as timeout interval
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock NCT6106D
Mov al,87h
Out dx,al
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer
Mov al,30h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Set second as counting unit
Mov al,0f0h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
In al,dx
And al,not 08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Set timeout interval as 10 seconds and start counting
Mov al,0f1h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,10
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Lock NCT6106D
Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al
2. Enable watchdog timer and set 5 minutes as timeout interval
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock NCT6106D
Mov al,87h
Out dx,al
Out dx,al

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 ;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer
Mov al,30h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Set minute as counting unit
Mov al,0f0h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
In al,dx
Or al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Set timeout interval as 5 minutes and start counting
Mov al,0f1h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,5
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Lock NCT6106D
Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al
3. Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock NCT6106D
Mov al,87h
Out dx,al
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------

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Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer

Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer

Mov al,30h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be reset by mouse
Mov al,0f2h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
In al,dx
Or al,80h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Lock NCT6106D
Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al
4. Enable watchdog timer to be reset by keyboard
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock NCT6106D
Mov al,87h
Out dx,al
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer
Mov al,30h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable watchdog timer to be strobed reset by keyboard
Mov al,0f2h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
In al,dx
Or al,40h
Out dx,al

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 ;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Lock NCT6106D
Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al
5. Generate a time-out signal without timer counting
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov dx,2eh ; Unlock NCT6106D
Mov al,87h
Out dx,al
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Mov al,07h ; Select registers of watchdog timer
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,08h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Enable the function of watchdog timer
Mov al,30h
Out dx,al
Inc dx
Mov al,01h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Generate a time-out signal
Mov al,0f2h
Out dx,al ;Write 1 to bit 5 of F7 register
Inc dx
In al,dx
Or al,20h
Out dx,al
;-----------------------------------------------------------
Dec dx ; Lock NCT6106D
Mov al,0aah
Out dx,al

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 Appendix B
B Programming the
GPIO
B.1 Supported GPIO Register
Bellow are detailed description of the GPIO addresses and programming sample.

B.1.1 GPIO Registers

CRE4 (GP10-GP17 I/O selection register. Default 0xFF)
When set to '1', the respective GPIO port is programmed as an input port.
When set to '0', the respective GPIO port is programmed as an output port.

CRE5 (GP10-GP17 data register. Default 0x00)

If a port is programmed to be an output port, then its respective bit can be read/writ-
ten.
If a port is programmed to be an input port, then its respective bit can only be read.

CRE6 (GP10-GP17 inversion register. Default 0x00)

When set to '1', the incoming/outgoing port value is inverted.
When set to '0', the incoming/outgoing port value is the same as in data register.

Extended Function Index Registers (EFIRs)

The EFIRs are write-only registers with port address 2Eh or 4Eh on PC/AT systems.

Extended Function Data Registers (EFDRs)

The EFDRs are read/write registers with port address 2Fh or 4Fh on PC/AT systems

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B.1.2 GPIO Example Program

Appendix B Programming the GPIO

------------------------------------------------------------
Enter the extended function mode, interruptible double-write
------------------------------------------------------------
MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, 87H
OUT DX, AL
OUT DX, AL
------------------------------------------------------------
Configure logical device 7(GP10~GP17), configuration register CRE4,CRE5,CRE6
------------------------------------------------------------
MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, 07H ; Point to Logical Device Number Reg.
OUT DX, AL
MOV DX, 2FH
MOV AL, 07H ; Select logical device 7
OUT DX, AL
------------------------------------------------------------
Configure GPIO1 I/O Register
------------------------------------------------------------
MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, E4H
OUT DX, AL
MOV DX, 2FH
MOV AL, ??H ; 0: The respective GPIO1 PIN is programmed as an output port
;1: The respective GPIO1 PIN is programmed as an input port.
OUT DX, AL
------------------------------------------------------------
Configure GPIO1 Inversion Register
------------------------------------------------------------
MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, E6H
OUT DX, AL
MOV DX, 2FH
MOV AL, 00H ; Set GPIO is normal not inverter
OUT DX, AL
------------------------------------------------------------
Configure GPIO1 Data Register
------------------------------------------------------------
MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, E5H
OUT DX, AL
MOV DX, 2FH
MOV AL, ??H ; Put the output value into AL
OUT DX, AL
------------------------------------------------------------
Exit extended function mode |
------------------------------------------------------------
MOV DX, 2EH
MOV AL, AAH
OUT DX, AL

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