Document Outline

• NOVA-945GSE 5.25” SBC
  • 1 Introduction
    • 1.1 Overview
      • 1.1.1 NOVA-945GSE Introduction
    • 1.2 NOVA-945GSE Overview
      • 1.2.1 NOVA-945GSE Overview Photo
      • 1.2.2 NOVA-945GSE Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers
      • 1.2.3 Technical Specifications
  • 2 Detailed Specifications
    • 2.1 Dimensions
      • 2.1.1 Board Dimensions
      • 2.1.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions
    • 2.2 Data Flow
    • 2.3 Embedded NOVA-945GSE Processor
      • 2.3.1 Overview
      • 2.3.2 Features
      • 2.3.3 Front Side Bus (FSB)
    • 2.4 Intel 945GSE Northbridge Chipset
      • 2.4.1 Intel® 945GSE Overview
      • 2.4.2 Intel® 945GSE DDR2 Controller
      • 2.4.3 Intel® 945GSE Graphics
        • 2.4.3.1 Analog CRT Graphics Mode
        • 2.4.3.2 LVDS Interface
        • 2.4.3.3 TV Out Interface
    • 2.5 Intel® ICH7-M Southbridge Chipset
      • 2.5.1 Intel® ICH7-M Overview
        • 2.5.1.1 Intel® ICH7-M Audio Codec ’97 Controller
      • 2.5.2 Intel® ICH7-M IDE Interface
      • 2.5.3 Intel® ICH7-M Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface
      • 2.5.4 Intel® ICH7-M PCI Interface
      • 2.5.5 Intel® ICH7-M PCIe Bus
        • 2.5.5.1 PCIe GbE Ethernet
        • 2.5.5.2 PCIe Mini Expansion Slots
      • 2.5.6 Intel® ICH7-M Real Time Clock
      • 2.5.7 Intel® ICH7-M SATA Controller
      • 2.5.8 Intel® ICH7-M USB Controller
    • 2.6 LPC Bus Components
      • 2.6.1 LPC Bus Overview
      • 2.6.2 iTE IT8718F Super I/O Chipset
        • 2.6.2.1 Super I/O LPC Interface
        • 2.6.2.2 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs
        • 2.6.2.3 Super I/O Digital Input/Output
        • 2.6.2.4 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor
        • 2.6.2.5 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller
        • 2.6.2.6 Super I/O Keyboard/Mouse Controller
        • 2.6.2.7 Super I/O Parallel Port
    • 2.7 Environmental and Power Specifications
      • 2.7.1 System Monitoring
      • 2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control
      • 2.7.3 Power Consumption
  • 3 Unpacking
    • 3.1 Anti-static Precautions
    • 3.2 Unpacking
      • 3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions
    • 3.3 Unpacking Checklist
      • 3.3.1 Package Contents
      • 3.3.2 Optional Items
  • 4 Connectors
    • 4.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
      • 4.1.1 NOVA-945GSE Layout
    • 4.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
      • 4.2.1 External Interface Panel Connectors
    • 4.3 Internal Peripheral Connectors
      • 4.3.1 AT Power Connector
      • 4.3.2 ATX Power Supply Enable Connector
      • 4.3.3 Audio Connector (9-pin)
      • 4.3.4 Backlight Inverter Connector
      • 4.3.5 CompactFlash® Socket
      • 4.3.6 CRT Connector
      • 4.3.7 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector
      • 4.3.8 Fan Connector (+12V, 3-pin)
      • 4.3.9 Front Panel Connector (8-pin)
      • 4.3.10 IDE Connector (44-pin)
      • 4.3.11 Infrared Interface Connector (5-pin)
      • 4.3.12 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
      • 4.3.13 LVDS LCD Connector
      • 4.3.14 Parallel Port Connector
      • 4.3.15 SDVO Connector
      • 4.3.16 SATA Drive Connectors
      • 4.3.17 SATA Power Connectors
      • 4.3.18 Serial Port Connectors (COM 1 ~ COM 4)
      • 4.3.19 COM 3 RS-422/485 Connector
      • 4.3.20 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector
      • 4.3.21 TV Out Connector
      • 4.3.22 USB Connectors (Internal)
    • 4.4 External Peripheral Interface Connector Panel
      • 4.4.1 LAN Connectors
  • 5 Installation
    • 5.1 Anti-static Precautions
    • 5.2 Installation Considerations
      • 5.2.1 Installation Notices
      • 5.2.2 Installation Checklist
    • 5.3 Unpacking
    • 5.4 SO-DIMM and CF Card Installation
      • 5.4.1 SO-DIMM Installation
      • 5.4.2 CF Card Installation
    • 5.5 Jumper Settings
      • 5.5.1 AT Power Select Jumper Settings
      • 5.5.2 CF Card Setup
      • 5.5.3 Clear CMOS Jumper
      • 5.5.4 COM 3 Function Select Jumper
      • 5.5.5 LVDS Panel Resolution Jumper
      • 5.5.6 LVDS Voltage Selection
    • 5.6 Chassis Installation
      • 5.6.1 Airflow
      • 5.6.2 Motherboard Installation
    • 5.7 Internal Peripheral Device Connections
      • 5.7.1 Peripheral Device Cables
      • 5.7.2 Audio Kit Installation
      • 5.7.3 Keyboard/Mouse Y-cable Connector
      • 5.7.4 Single RS-232 Cable (w/o Bracket)
      • 5.7.5 SATA Drive Connection
      • 5.7.6 USB Cable (Dual Port without Bracket)
    • 5.8 External Peripheral Interface Connection
      • 5.8.1 LAN Connection (Single Connector)
  • 6 AMI BIOS
    • 6.1 Introduction
      • 6.1.1 Starting Setup
      • 6.1.2 Using Setup
      • 6.1.3 Getting Help
      • 6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
      • 6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
    • 6.2 Main
    • 6.3 Advanced
      • 6.3.1 CPU Configuration
      • 6.3.2 IDE Configuration
        • 6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave
      • 6.3.3 Super IO Configuration
      • 6.3.4 Hardware Health Configuration
      • 6.3.5 Power Configuration
      • 6.3.6 APM Configuration
      • 6.3.7 Remote Configuration
      • 6.3.8 USB Configuration
      • 6.3.9 Trusted Computing
    • 6.4 PCI/PnP
    • 6.5 Boot
      • 6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration
    • 6.6 Security
    • 6.7 Chipset
      • 6.7.1 North Bridge Chipset Configuration
        • 6.7.1.1 Video Function Configuration
      • 6.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration
    • 6.8 Exit
  • 7 Software Drivers
    • 7.1 Available Software Drivers
    • 7.2 Starting the Driver Program
    • 7.3 Chipset Driver Installation
    • 7.4 VGA Driver Installation
    • 7.5 LAN Driver Installation
    • 7.6 Audio Driver Installation
  • A BIOS Menu Options
  • B Terminology
  • C DIO Interface
    • C.1 DIO Interface Introduction
    • C.2 DIO Connector Pinouts
    • C.3 Assembly Language Samples
      • C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function
      • C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function
  • D Watchdog Timer
  • E Address Mapping
    • E.1 I/O Address Map
    • E.2 IRQ Address Map
    • E.3 Memory Address Map
  • F Hazardous Materials Disclosure
    • F.1 Hazardous Material Disclosure Table for IPB Products Certified as RoHS Compliant Under 2002/95/EC Without Mercury