AXIOMTEK MANO871 Series

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Overview

Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The MANO871 is a Mini ITX board designed for industrial applications, featuring an LGA1155 socket that supports 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7, i5, i3, and Celeron® desktop processors with 22nm technology. It integrates the Intel® Q77 chipset, which provides high-bandwidth interfaces and multiple I/O functions, making it suitable for interactive applications and various embedded computing solutions.

Technical Specifications:

CPU: LGA1155 socket for Intel® Core™ i7, i5, i3, and Celeron® desktop processors.
System Chipset: Intel® Q77.
System Memory: Two 204-pin unbuffered DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets, supporting up to 16GB DDR3 1333/1600MHz memory with two 8GB SO-DIMMs in dual-channel mode.
DRAM Transfer Rate: 1333/1600MHz.
BIOS: AMI BIOS via SPI interface with socket.
Onboard Multi I/O Controller: Nuvoton NCT6627UD.
Serial Ports: Three RS-232 ports (COM2/3/4) and one RS-232/422/485 port (COM1).
SATADOM (Optional): One SATADOM supported, co-layout with a SATA-300 socket (SATA 2.0 signal).
Serial ATA: Supports SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) with RAID 0/1/5/10 on two ports, and SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) on two ports.
USB Interface: Four USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports, all with fuse protection.
Display: One HDMI, one LVDS 24-bit dual channel, and one DVI-I. Note: Due to Intel design limitations and BIOS default options, only VGA display is supported under DOS.
Watchdog Timer: 1 to 255 seconds, with up to 256 levels.
Expansion Interface: One PCI-Express x16 slot.
Ethernet: LAN1 – Intel® 82579LM (10/100/1000Mbps); LAN2 – Intel® 82583V (10/100/1000Mbps).
Audio: HD audio compliant (line/speaker-out and MIC-in) via ALC662, with internal audio feature for speaker-out via wafer connector.
Power Management: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).
Form Factor: Mini ITX.

Usage Features:

Processor Installation: The manual provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for installing the LGA1155 processor, including how to open the socket, remove the protective cover, and carefully place the processor. It emphasizes caution to avoid damaging fragile socket contacts and recommends against vertical removal.
Memory Installation: Instructions for installing DDR3 SO-DIMM modules are provided, highlighting the importance of aligning the module notches with the socket keys and ensuring proper seating.
Jumper and Switch Settings: A comprehensive table and illustrations detail the settings for various jumpers and switches, including:
- Restore BIOS Optimal Defaults (JP1): Allows restoring BIOS settings to optimal defaults.
- LVDS Voltage Selection (JP2 and JP3): Configures LVDS connector voltage to +3.3V, +5V, or +12V.
- USB Port 4 and 5 Power Selection (JP4): Sets USB power signal to standby power or system power.
- SATA/SATADOM Selection (JP5): Enables connector CN4 for SATA or SATADOM support.
- LVDS Backlight Control Mode Setting (JP7): Selects PWM or DC control mode for LVDS brightness adjustment.
- Auto Power On (JP8): Configures automatic power-on with AC power input.
- COM1 Data/Power Selection (JP10): Sets COM1 port power capability to +5V or +12V.
- COM1 RS-232/422/485 Mode Setting (JP11, JP12, JP14): Configures COM1 communication mode.
- COM3 Data/Power Selection (JP13): Sets COM3 port power capability to +5V or +12V.
- PCI-Express Bifurcation Setting (SW1): Configures PCI-Express slot bifurcation (e.g., one x16, two x8, one x8/two x4).
- Mini Card Interface Selection (JP16): Selects between PCI-Express or mSATA for the Mini Card interface.
Connector Descriptions: A detailed table lists all onboard connectors and their functions, including ATX power, SATA, LVDS, inverter, USB, LAN, DVI-I, COM, HD audio, HDMI, PCI-Express Mini Card/mSATA, FAN, Front Panel, and Digital I/O. Pin assignments for each connector are provided to ensure correct connections.
BIOS Setup Utility (AMI BIOS): The manual guides users through the AMI BIOS setup utility, explaining navigation keys and various menu options:
- Main Menu: Setting system date and time.
- Advanced Menu: Configuring CPU, SATA, PCH-FW, AMT, USB, and Super IO settings. This includes enabling/disabling Intel® SpeedStep, Turbo Mode, Intel Virtualization Technology, and Hyper-threading.
- Chipset Menu: Advanced chipset settings, including PCH-IO and System Agent (SA) configurations. This allows setting primary display, LVDS panel type, brightness, and DVMT memory allocation.
- Boot Menu: Changing boot options, including boot prompt timeout, NumLock state, quiet boot, fast boot, and boot device priorities.
- Security Menu: Setting administrator and user passwords.
- Save & Exit Menu: Options to save/discard changes and exit, save/restore user defaults, and launch EFI Shell.
Configuring SATA for RAID: Step-by-step instructions for setting up RAID, including installing hard drives, configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS, entering the RAID BIOS setup utility, creating RAID volumes (RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10), setting stripe block size, and making a SATA driver disk for OS installation.
Intel® iAMT Settings: Instructions for entering the MEBx (Management Engine BIOS Extension) setup menu, setting and changing the MEBx password (with specific complexity requirements), and accessing the Intel® iAMT Web Console via a web browser.
Digital I/O: Provides programming examples for using the 8-channel digital I/O connector for both output and input functions, useful for automation control.

Maintenance Features:

ESD Precautions: Emphasizes the importance of handling components with care to prevent electrostatic discharge damage, recommending anti-static packaging, touching the system chassis, and wearing a wrist-grounding strap.
Battery Replacement Caution: Warns about the danger of explosion if wrong batteries are replaced and advises following manufacturer instructions for replacement with the same or equivalent type, and proper disposal of used batteries.
BIOS Optimal Defaults: The ability to restore BIOS optimal defaults (via JP1 jumper) helps in troubleshooting boot issues after system changes.
Driver Support: The device supports chipset, Ethernet, graphics, and audio drivers, which are essential for system functionality and maintenance.
Watchdog Timer: The integrated watchdog timer can be programmed to auto-reset the system if it stops working, enhancing system reliability in embedded applications.