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conga-IGX Mini ITX SBC
Mini-ITX Professional Series single board computer based on AMD Embedded G-Series SoC
User’s Guide
Revision 0.2 (Preliminary)

Table of Contents

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Congatec conga-IGX Specifications

General IconGeneral
MemoryDDR4
SATA2x SATA Gen3
M.2M.2 2280
USB PortsUSB 3.1, USB 2.0
Networking1x Intel® i210 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet1x Intel® i210 Gigabit Ethernet
AudioHD Audio
Operating System SupportWindows 10, Linux
Operating Temperature0°C to 60°C

Summary

Revision History

Preliminary Release

Document's initial release version.

Revision 0.2 Changes

Details of changes made in revision 0.2.

Preface

Disclaimer

Legal notice and warranty disclaimer.

Intended Audience

Specifies the target users of the guide.

Electrostatic Sensitive Device Precautions

Handling precautions for ESD devices.

Symbols and Notices

Symbols Used

Explanation of symbols used in the guide.

Copyright Notice

Copyright information for the document.

Trademarks

Information on product and company trademarks.

Warranty and Certification

Warranty Information

Details on the product's limited warranty.

Certification Standards

Information on ISO 9001 certification.

Technical Support and Terminology

Technical Support

Contact and resource information for technical assistance.

Terminology Glossary

Definitions of technical terms used in the manual.

Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Guidelines for connecting/disconnecting components.

Heatsink Backplate Caution

Warning about removing insulating foil from heatsink.

System Memory Configuration

Memory Slot A Requirement

Requirement for memory module insertion into slot A.

Feature Overview

conga-IGX Reference Silkscreen

Diagram showing component layout on the board.

Block Diagram

USB Structure

USB Port Specifications

Max USB supply current and cable length details.

conga-IGX Variants

Variant Notes

Notes on memory support and sockets for variants.

External Connectors

Onboard Components

Heatsink Installation Notes

Heatsink Positioning Guide

Diagram showing proper heatsink placement.

Heatsink Assembly

Assembly Steps

Step-by-step instructions for heatsink assembly.

Heatsink Foil Caution

Warning about removing insulating foil.

Heatsink/Heatpipe Installation Notes

SATA Cable Use with Heatpipes

Note on using angle SATA cables with heatpipes.

Display Options

Basic Display Features

Supported display configurations and combinations.

Display Configuration Notes

Usage notes for DisplayPort/LVDS and Windows 8.

LVDS Display Connection

LVDS Connector Details

LVDS Connector Notes

Selectable via jumper.

LVDS Connector Caution

Maximum load per pin.

LVDS Operating Voltage

Backlight Inverter Connector

LVDS Brightness Control Jumper

Jumper for analog or PWM backlight output.

Backlight Brightness Control

Variable voltage/PWM signal for brightness control.

Backlight Polarity Note

Polarity can be changed via BIOS Setup.

LVDS Timing and Resolution

Custom LVDS Settings Note

Custom LVDS settings via LVDS Tool.

LVDS Mode Configuration

LVDS Mode Setting Note

Correct mode setting for LVDS panel.

LVDS Brightness Settings

LVDS Brightness Control

Controls backlight brightness via BIOS or OS.

LVDS Brightness Level

Sets the backlight brightness level.

POST Screen Mode

LVDS Tool

LVDS Tool Usage Note

Flashing LVDS settings to system BIOS.

LVDS Cabling Reference

Dual-DVI Output

VGA Output

DVI or VGA plus LVDS Output

Internal & External Graphics Parallel Use

Graphics Parallel Use Notes

PCIe slot type and power considerations.

Power Supply Features

12V / 19-24V DC Connector

Details of the DC power input connector.

Simultaneous Power Input Caution

Warning about simultaneous internal/external power.

12V / 19-24V Operation Requirements

Maximum Input Power Caution

Warning about exceeding the overall input power limit.

Power Options for Internal Devices

DC Operation Requirements

DC operating range and input current.

Limited Output Current

Maximum output current per voltage.

Overall Input Power Caution

Warning about overall input power limit.

Drive Power Connector

Drive Power Connector Compliance

Floppy Power Connector Note

Connector compliance with floppy power supply.

Internal Connectors

Feature Connector Details

8-bit GPIO connector and power provision.

Feature Connector Current Caution

Maximum current per power pin.

Internal USB Ports

Internal USB 2.0 Ports

Pinout and specifications for internal USB 2.0 ports.

Internal USB 2.0 Notes

EMI/ESD avoidance with internal USB.

Internal USB 3.0 Ports

Internal Audio Ports

Front Panel Audio Pinouts

Pinouts for HD Audio and Legacy AC97 connectors.

AC97/Legacy Audio Note

Note on AC97/Legacy mode pin 7.

SPDIF and Storage Interfaces

Internal Audio Ports - SPDIF

SPDIF output connector details.

m-SATA / SATA Interface

Details on mSATA and SATA connectors.

mSATA/SATA Sharing Note

Note on mSATA/SATA sharing and DOM power.

Mini-PCIe and Serial Ports

Mini-PCIe Connector

Specifications for Mini-PCIe connector.

Internal Serial Connector (COM3)

Pinout for internal COM3 serial port.

COM3 Serial Port Note

Internal serial port is identified as COM3.

Parallel Port and PCIe Slot

Internal Parallel Port Connector

Pinout for the internal parallel port.

PCI Express Extension Slot

Specifications of the PCIe x4 extension slot.

Intrusion Connector

Intrusion Detection Notes

Intrusion supervision feature and BIOS setup.

Intrusion Event Timestamp Note

Timestamp for intrusion events.

Fan Connector and Monitoring Notes

Fan Connector Specifications

Fan wiring options and compatibility.

Fan Control Notes

TCV Version and SilentFanConfig.

Front Panel and Jumper Settings

Front Panel Connector Pinout

Pinout for front panel connections.

Additional Jumper Settings

BIOS recovery and system power-on jumpers.

Power-On Delay Note

Potential delay in system power-on.

System Monitoring

conga-IGX Fan Management

Fan specifications and processor throttling.

Fan Installation Caution

Warning about fan installation/removal.

Fan Connector Load Caution

Warning about fan connector current load.

conga-IGX Sensors

SilentFanConfigManager Tool

Configuration Settings Note

New settings are permanently stored in BIOS.

Temperature Reference Points

Operating Conditions

Circulating air max 60°C, 24h/7 days usage.

Battery Operation Temperature Note

Battery temp range and potential effects.

Power Consumption

Sample Configuration Power

Typical mains power consumption figures.

Fanless Operation Note

Note regarding fanless operation power.

Operating System Support

MS Windows Support

Supported MS Windows OS versions.

Linux Distribution Support

Tested Linux distributions with drivers.

conga-IGX Tools

Common conga-IGX Tools Overview

List of available software tools for conga-IGX.

Miscellaneous Features

System Watchdog (WD) Function

OS boot and runtime watchdog supervision.

System Components

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Optional security chip based on Infineon TPM V1.2.

RealTime Clock (RTC) Accuracy

Accuracy specifications for the onboard RTC.

BIOS/CMOS Reset Procedure

Steps to reset CMOS settings to defaults.

Known Issues and Notes

Windows XP Driver Support Note

Note on unofficial Windows XP driver support.

Graphics Memory Configuration

BIOS setting for graphics memory allocation.

AMD Eyefinity Support Status

Current status of AMD Eyefinity display support.

HDMI Audio Support Status

Current status of HDMI audio transmission.

HDA Front Panel Audio Level Issue

Issue with low audio recording level on front panel.

Video Playback Issues

Introduction to BIOS Setup

Notational Conventions

Explanation of symbols and text conventions.

Navigating BIOS Setup

Opening BIOS Setup

Steps to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

Accessing Boot Menu Directly

How to access the boot menu at startup.

BIOS Setup Navigation

Booting from LAN

Procedure for booting directly from LAN.

Exiting BIOS Setup

Options for saving or discarding changes.

Main Menu - System Functions

System Information Display

Displays system configuration details.

Board and Firmware Details

Shows board and firmware information.

System Details

Network Controller Details

MAC address of the LAN controller.

Processor Details

CPU designation, ID, and speed.

Memory MemoDetails

Memory quantities and frequency.

System Settings

System Language Setting

Specifies the language used in BIOS Setup.

System Date and Time

Shows and allows modification of system date/time.

Lithium Battery Warning

Warning about potential lithium battery discharge.

Access Level Information

Shows the current BIOS Setup access level.

Advanced System Configuration

TPM Configuration

TPM Support Specification

Specifies TPM hardware availability.

TPM State Control

Specifies if TPM can be used by the OS.

Pending TPM Operation

Specifies TPM operation for the next boot.

SATA and mSATA Configuration

Current TPM Status Information

Shows the current TPM status.

SATA Mode Selection

Specifies SATA port operation mode.

mSATA Module Support

Determines mSATA module detection.

Graphics and LVDS Configuration

Primary Display Selection

Specifies image source for POST.

Internal Graphics Usage

Using IGD as primary or secondary graphics source.

IGD Memory Allocation

Configures shared memory for integrated graphics.

LVDS Interface Configuration

Opens submenu to configure LVDS interface.

LVDS Interface Settings

LVDS Support Enable/Disable

Determines LVDS interface availability.

LVDS Panel Configuration Select

Determines LVDS resolution settings.

Non-EDID Support for LCD Panels

For LCD panels without DDC support.

LVDS Mode Selection

Selects the LVDS interface mode.

LVDS Advanced Settings

LVDS Channel Swap Function

Swaps LVDS interface channels.

LVDS Backlight Polarity

Sets polarity for backlight enabling.

LVDS Brightness Control

Controls backlight brightness via BIOS or OS.

LVDS Brightness and POST Screen

LVDS Brightness Level Setting

Sets the backlight brightness level.

POST Screen Mode Selection

Determines POST output mode (graphic/text).

USB Configuration Options

USB Device Count

Shows the number of available USB devices.

Legacy USB Support

Specifies legacy USB support availability.

USB Transfer Time-Out

Sets waiting time for USB device detection.

Mass Storage Device Emulation

Forces specific device emulation type.

USB Port Security

Opens submenu for USB port security settings.

USB Port Security and System Monitoring

USB Port Control Settings

Configures the use of individual USB ports.

USB Device Control Options

Additional options for USB device control.

System Monitoring Controller Revision

Shows the system monitoring controller version.

System Monitoring Firmware Version

Shows the monitoring controller firmware version.

System Monitoring Details

Chassis Type Display

Displays the current chassis type.

TCV Version Information

Shows the TCV version.

Fan Speed Control

Specifies automatic fan speed adjustment.

Onboard Device Configuration

Audio Configuration Settings

Allows enabling the Azalia HD audio controller.

Front Panel Audio Connector

Enables legacy front audio connector (AC97).

High Precision Event Timer Config

Allows OS to use HPET for time-critical apps.

LAN and Serial Port Configuration

LAN 1 Controller Availability

Specifies LAN 1 controller availability.

LAN 2 Controller Availability

Specifies LAN 2 controller availability.

Super IO Chip Information

Shows information about the Super IO Chip.

Serial Port 0 Availability

Specifies serial port 0 availability.

Serial and Parallel Port Settings

Serial Port 0 Device Settings

Shows I/O address and interrupt for parallel port.

Serial Port 0 Change Settings

Specifies I/O addresses and interrupts for serial port.

Serial Port 1 Availability

Specifies serial port 1 availability.

Parallel Port Configuration

Parallel Port Availability

Specifies parallel port availability.

Parallel Port Device Settings

Shows I/O address and interrupt for parallel port.

Parallel Port Change Settings

Specifies I/O addresses and interrupts for serial port.

Parallel Port Device Mode

Sets parallel port as input/output or output.

Network Stack Configuration

UEFI Network Stack Availability

Specifies UEFI network stack availability.

IPv4 PXE Boot Support

Specifies PXE UEFI Boot via IPv4 support.

IPv6 PXE Boot Support

Specifies PXE UEFI Boot via IPv6 support.

Security Menu Functions

Password Description Scenarios

Describes password allocation scenarios.

Password Management

Administrator Password Setup

Assigns the Administrator password.

User Password Setup

Assigns the User password.

Security Settings

User Password on Boot

Requires user password entry before boot.

Cabinet Monitoring

Specifies casing monitoring status.

Skip Password on Wake-on-LAN

Skips password entry on Wake-on-LAN.

FLASH Write Protection

Supplies system BIOS with write protection.

Secure Boot Configuration

Platform Mode Setting

Shows system mode (user or setup).

Secure Boot Function Status

Indicates if Secure Boot function is active.

Secure Boot Control Settings

Permits booting of unsigned boot loaders.

Secure Boot Key Management

Secure Boot Mode

Specifies Key Management submenu availability.

Key Management Operations

Submenu for managing boot keys and databases.

Secure Boot Database Management

Platform Key (PK) Status

Shows the current status of the Platform Key.

Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) Status

Shows the current status of the KEK database.

Signature Database Management

Authorized Signature Database (DB)

Shows the current status of the Authorized Signature Database.

Forbidden Signature Database (DBX)

Shows the current status of the Forbidden Signature Database.

HDD Security Configuration

HDD Password on Boot

Requires HDD password entry during boot.

HDD Password Description

Allows setting/changing HDD passwords.

HDD Security Status and Settings

HDD Password Configuration

Shows the current security status of the hard disk.

Security Supported Status

Indicates if HDD password is supported.

Security Enabled Status

Indicates if HDD password is assigned.

Security Locked Status

Indicates if the HDD is locked.

Security Frozen Status

Indicates if HDD security status is frozen.

HDD User Password Status

Shows the HDD user password status.

HDD Master Password Status

Shows the HDD master password status.

Set User Password

Sets the HDD user password.

Set Master Password

Sets the HDD master password.

Power Menu - Energy Saving Functions

Power Settings Overview

Manages various power saving functions.

Power LED Behavior in Standby (S3)

Determines Power LED behavior in standby.

Power On and Failure Recovery

Power On Source Selection

Manages system switch-on sources.

Low Power Soft Off Function

Reduces energy consumption when system is off.

Power Failure Recovery Behavior

Defines system behavior after power failure.

Power Management Wake-Up Resources

Hibernate vs. Soft Off Mode

Reduces energy consumption in hibernate mode.

USB Power Supply at Power Off

Enables/disables USB power when system is shut down.

Wake-Up via LAN Controller

Determines if system can be switched on via LAN.

Wake-Up Timer and Mode

Wake On LAN Boot Behavior

Specifies system behavior on network signals.

Wake Up Timer Settings

Sets the system switch-on time.

Wake Up Mode Selection

Specifies daily, weekly, or monthly switch-on.

Wake Up Day and USB Keyboard

Wake Up Day Specification

Specifies the day of the month for switch-on.

System Wake-Up via USB Keyboard

Specifies system switch-on via USB keyboard.

Event Logs Configuration

SMBIOS Event Log Enable/Disable

Specifies whether SMBIOS event log is enabled.

Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Modifies SMBIOS event log settings.

SMBIOS Event Log Management

Erase SMBIOS Event Log

Specifies whether SMBIOS event log should be deleted.

Action When Log is Full

Specifies action when SMBIOS event log is full.

Log System Boot Events

Specifies if system boots are logged.

MECI Parameter

Multiple Event Count Increment setting.

METW Parameter

Multiple Event Time Window setting.

OEM Code Logging and Conversion

Log OEM Codes Function

Enables/disables logging of EFI codes as OEM codes.

Convert OEM Codes Function

Converts EFI status codes to SMBIOS types.

View SMBIOS Event Log Entries

Shows all present SMBIOS event log entries.

Boot Menu - System Boot

Boot Configuration

Bootup NumLock State Setting

Sets NumLock state after system boot.

Quiet Boot Option

Shows boot logo instead of POST information.

Fast Boot and USB Support

Fast On Functionality

Reduces boot time for fixed configurations.

USB Support Before OS Boot

Availability of USB devices before OS boot.

Boot Options and Error Handling

PS/2 Devices Support

Availability of PS/2 devices before OS boot.

POST Error Handling

Specifies behavior on POST errors.

Remove Invalid Boot Options

Removes non-connected boot devices from list.

Boot Removable Media Support

Specifies support for booting from removable media.

Boot Sequence Management

Virus Warning Feature

Checks boot sectors for changes.

Prefer USB Boot Option

Prefers USB devices in boot sequence.

Boot Option Priorities

Displays and allows modification of boot sequence.

CSM Configuration for Booting

CSM Launch Setting

Specifies CSM execution for legacy OS.

Boot Option Filter Settings

Specifies drives allowed for booting.

PXE OpROM Policy

Specifies PXE option ROM to boot.

OpROM Policy for Boot Devices

Storage OpROM Policy

Specifies Storage option ROM to boot.

Video OpROM Policy

Specifies Video option ROM to boot.

Other PCI Device ROM Priority

Specifies ROM priority for other PCI devices.

Save & Exit BIOS Setup

Save Changes and Exit

Saves changes and exits BIOS Setup.

Discard Changes and Exit

Discards changes and exits BIOS Setup.

BIOS Save and Exit Options

Save Changes and Reset

Saves changes and resets the system.

Discard Changes and Reset

Discards changes and resets the system.

Save Options Management

Options for saving/discarding without exiting.

Boot Override Function

Selects drive for immediate boot.

BIOS Update Procedure

Appendix: LVDS Cable Pinouts

AUO_G0121SN01 LVDS Pinout

Panel Pinout AUO G0121SN01

Pinout details for AUO G0121SN01 panel.

Inverter Cable and Pinout Information

Inverter Cable Plan (GH093A)

Cable plan for Green C&C GH093A inverter.

Inverter Pinout (GH093A)

Pinout details for Green C&C GH093A inverter.

AUO_G150XG01 LVDS Pinout

Panel Pinout AUO G150XG01

Pinout details for AUO G150XG01 panel.

Inverter Cable and Pinout (GH001A)

Inverter Cable Plan (GH001A)

Cable plan for Green C&C GH001A inverter.

Inverter Pinout (GH001A)

Pinout details for Green C&C GH001A inverter.

AUO-M170EG01-VD LVDS Pinout

Panel Pinout AUO M170EG01-VD

Pinout details for AUO M170EG01-VD panel.

Inverter Cable and Pinout (GH053A)

Inverter Cable Plan (GH053A)

Cable plan for Green C&C GH053A inverter.

Inverter Pinout (GH053A)

Pinout details for Green C&C GH053A inverter.

AUO-M190EG01 V0 LVDS Pinout

Panel Pinout AUO-M190EG01 V0

Pinout details for AUO-M190EG01 V0 panel.

Inverter Cable and Pinout (GH001HB)

Inverter Cable Plan (GH001HB)

Cable plan for Green C&C GH001HB inverter.

Inverter Pinout (GH001HB)

Pinout details for Green C&C GH001HB inverter.

Sharp LQ190 LVDS Pinout

Panel Pinout Sharp LQ190

Pinout details for Sharp LQ190 panel.

Inverter Cable and Pinout (PS-DA0412-05)

Inverter Cable Plan (PS-DA0412-05)

Cable plan for PS-DA0412-05 inverter.

Inverter Pinout (PS-DA0412-05)

Pinout details for PS-DA0412-05 inverter.

Sharp LQ150 LVDS Pinout

Panel Pinout Sharp LQ150

Pinout details for Sharp LQ150 panel.

Inverter Cable and Pinout (CXA-0349)

Inverter Cable Plan (CXA-0349)

Cable plan for TDK CXA-0349 inverter.

Inverter Pinout (CXA-0349)

Pinout details for TDK CXA-0349 inverter.

Philips LB121S03-TL01 LVDS Pinout

Panel Pinout Philips LB121S03-TL01

Pinout details for Philips LB121S03-TL01 panel.

Inverter Cable and Pinout (GH001HB)

Inverter Cable Plan (GH001HB)

Cable plan for Green C&C GH001HB inverter.

Inverter Pinout (GH001HB)

Pinout details for Green C&C GH001HB inverter.

NEC NL6448BC33-63D LVDS Pinout

Panel Pinout NEC NL6448BC33-63D

Pinout details for NEC NL6448BC33-63D panel.

Inverter Cable and Pinout (104PW201)

Inverter Cable Plan (104PW201)

Cable plan for NEC 104PW201 inverter.

Inverter Pinout (104PW201)

Pinout details for NEC 104PW201 inverter.

Philips LM150X08 LVDS Pinout

Panel Pinout Philips LM150X08

Pinout details for Philips LM150X08 panel.

Inverter Cable and Pinout (GH001A)

Inverter Cable Plan (GH001A)

Cable plan for Green C&C GH001A inverter.

Inverter Pinout (GH001A)

Pinout details for Green C&C GH001A inverter.