BCM MX56N User Manual

MX56N AMD G-Series APU with A55E Controller Hub (FCH) Mini ITX Motherboard User’s Manual Ver. 1.0 BCM Advanced Research, An

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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product Introduction

Production Introduction 1.1 Before you Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any mother

1.2 Motherboard Overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. R

1.3 Motherboard Layout

Layout Content List Slots Label Function Note CFast Compact Flash socket Rear side MINI_PCIE Mini PCI-E slot 52PIN PCIE PCI Eslot 64PIN

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.4.1 Connect the CPU Fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the

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1.4.2 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.  Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. In

1.5 System Memory 1.5.1 DIMM Sockets Location The motherboard comes with one 204-pin Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) SODIMM sockets. A DDR3 module has t

1.5.3 Installing a DDR3 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may

1.5.4 Removing a DDR3 DIMM Press the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module. Support t

1.6 Expansion Slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards th

1.6.3 Standard Interrupt Assignments * There IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device. IRQ Priority Standard Function

1.7 Jumpers 1.7.1 Clear CMOS (CMOS1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, t

1.7.2 COM3 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JSETCOM3) +12V Ring +5V (Default) 1.7.3 COM4 RI/+5V/+12V Selection (JSETCOM4) +12V Ring +5V (Def

1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 Rear Panel Connectors

No Label Function Description 1 KBMS PS/2 mouse connector The standard PS/2 mouse DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 COM12 Serial port c

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1.8.2 Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy

1.8.3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in on

1.8.4 AT/ATX Mode Select (PSON1) ATX MODE (Default) AT MODE 1.8.5 LCD POWER (VDDSAFE) (JBL3) 3.3V 5V

1.8.6 Serial Port Connector (COM3, COM4) COM3 COM4 1.8.7 System Panel & Speaker (JFP1 + JFP2) PIN7-10 PIN1-10 Internal SPK

1.8.8 Power LED & Keylock (JFP3) 1.8.9 Inverter PWR (JBL1)

1.8.10 SPI connector (CN4) 1.8.11 SPDIF OUT (SPDIF_OUT1)

1.8.12 18-bit LVDS Connector (LVDS1) 1.8.13 AMP_R+R-/AMP_L+L- (CN10)

1.8.14 Serial ATA Connector (SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2

1.8.15 USB 2.0 Connector (USB56) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install t

Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters

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BIOS Setup 2.1 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility. Use the BIOS

2.1.1 Legend Box The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus Key(s) Function Description ← Select Screen ↑↓ S

2.2 BIOS Menu Screen When you enter the BIOS, the following screen appears. The BIOS menu screen displays the items that allow you to make changes t

2.2.1.1 System Date [week, xx/ xx/ xxxx] Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Data elements. The date format is <week>, <month>, &l

2.2.2 Advanced Select the Advanced tab from the setup screen to enter the Advanced BIOS Setup screen. You can select any of the items in the left fra

2.2.2.1 ACPI Setting System ACPI Parameters  ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI Sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button i

2.2.2.2 CPU Configuration The screen displays the auto-detected CPU specifications in more details.  Limit CPUID Maximum Disable for Windows XP

 CPU Information 2.2.2.3 IDE Configuration You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration Settings. Use the up and down <

2.2.2.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change USB features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configurati

2.2.2.5 Second Super IO Configuration  Serial Port 3 Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 3 (COMC)  Serial Port 4 Configuration Set Pa

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2.2.2.6 Super IO Configuration  Restore on AC Power Loss Set AC Power Loss function  WatchDog Mode Set WatchDog Timer  WtachDog Timer Input

2.2.2.7 H/W Monitor  Smart Fan Function Enable or Disable Smart Fan  Smart Fan Mode Configuration Smart Fan Mode Select

2.2.3 Chipset The items in this menu allow you to change the Chipset-related features. Select North Bridge Configuration and press <Enter> for

2.2.3.1 North Bridge The screen displays the auto-detected DDR3 SO-DIMM specifications in more detail  IOMU Mode IOMMU is supported on LINUX bas

2.2.3.1.1 Memory Configuration This screen allows you to configure the graphics options.  Integrated Graphics Enable Integrated Graphics contro

2.2.3.1.2 Node 0 Information View memory Information related to Node 0

2.2.3.2 North Bridge LVDS Config Select  DP0 Output Mode NB PCIE Connect Type (Display device)  DP1 Output Mode NB PCIE Connect Type (Display

2.2.3.3 South Bridge 2.2.3.3.1 SB SATA Configuration Options for SATA Configuration  OnChip SATA Type Native IDE/ n RAID /n AHCI /n AHCI /n Le

2.2.3.3.2 SB USB Configuration Options for SB USB Configuration 2.2.3.3.3 SB GPP Port Configuration Options for SB gpp Port Config 2.2.3.3.4 HD

2.2.4 Boot The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.  Se

precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when the

 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] Set display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]  Interrupt 19 Capture [Dis

2.2.5 Save & Exit The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your chan

Specifications Summary APU G‐SeriesAPUTypeAMDG‐SeriesT56N1.6GHzDC/T48N1.4GHzDC/T40N1.0GHzDC/T40E1.0GHzDC(Optional)/T44R1.2GHzSC/T40R

LVDS 1,18bpp(SinglelinkLVDSupto1400x1050)VGAT56N/T48N(18W)supportsupto2560x1600T40N/T44R(9W)supportsupto1920x1200HDMI 1

BIOSBIOSCore BIOSCore AMIEFIBIOSFlash BIOSFlash 16MbSPISWRAID SWRAID NoneBootupDevice SerialATA Yes(CFast)IDEdevice