Industrial Motherboard N100I-EM-A
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Contents Chapter 1 1.1 Product overview Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Features......................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Specifications................................................................................ 1-2 Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout...
3.4 3.3.14 Miscellaneous................................................................ 3-12 3.3.15 APM Configuration......................................................... 3-12 3.3.16 EZ-Flash........................................................................ 3-13 3.3.17 Watchdog Timer............................................................. 3-13 Hardware Monitor menu............................................................. 3-14 Smart Fan Mode.......................................
Chapter 1 Product overview 1.1 Package contents Check your industrial motherboard package for the following items. 1 x ASUS N100I-EM-A Motherboard 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 2 x M.2 screw packages 1 x ASUS I/O Shield NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately. 1.
1.3 Specifications CPU Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Ethernet Audio Built-in Intel® Celeron® Quad-core Processor N100 1 x DDR4, max.16GB, 3200/3000/2800/2666/2400/2133 MHz Non-ECC Memory - Supports VGA output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (Default) - Supports HDMITM output with a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz (Default) - Supports LVDS output with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz (Default) Support up to three displays simultaneously 1 x PCI Express 3.
1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Debug header 1 x GPIO connector Internal Connectors 1 x LVDS Signal header 1 x LCD Panel Monitor Switch header 1 x LVDS Panel VCC Power Selection jumper 1 x LVDS Panel Backlight Enable Signal Selection jumper 1 x LVDS Backlight Panel header Watchdog Timer Security Manageability Power requirement Operation Temperature Non-Operation Temperature Relative Humidity OS support Form Factor 1 x 4-pin ATX power connector (DC in mode) Yes 1 x SPI TPM header WfM 2.
Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. CAUTION! • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
2.2 Motherboard layout NOTE: Place four screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1 2 DC_PWR1 3 5 17.0cm(6.7in) U32G1_34 VCC_PWR SEL BKLTEN_SEL PANEL_SW HDMI 29 RTL TPM 8111H LAN2_U32G1_12 CLRTC SATA6G_1 RTL 8111H 26 LAN1_USB_56 M.2_(SOCKET3) Super I/O (BOTTOM) 25 BATTERY M.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. ATX Power connector (4-pin DC_PWR2) 2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (20-1 pin U32G1_34) 3. Built-in Intel® Celeron® Quad-core Processor N100 4. DDR4 SO-DIMM slot 5. LVDS Panel Backlight Enable Signal Selection jumper (3-pin BKLTEN_SEL) 6. LCD Panel Monitor Switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW) 7. LVDS Backlight Panel header (5-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) 8. LVDS Panel VCC Power Selection jumper (6-pin VCC_PWR_SEL) 9. Chassis Fan header (4-pin CHA_FAN) 10. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 11.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Celeron® Quad-core processor N100. Intel® N100 2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with a Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) slot designed for a DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) memory module. CAUTION! A DDR4 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR5 slot.
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2.5 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup information such as date, time, and system passwords. CLRTC +3V_BAT_NOTEST GND PIN 1 Connector type HEADER 1x2p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
2. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin_CHASSIS) This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a low-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is installed. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS +5VSB_ATX O_CASEOPEN GND PIN 1 Connector type 3. HEADER 4p, K2, 2.
4. LVDS Panel Backlight Enable Signal Selection jumper (BKLTEN_SEL) High Active (Default) 2 3 1 2 BKLTEN_SEL Low Active Pins 1-2 (Default) High Active 2-3 Low Active Connector type 2-8 HEADER 1x3p, 2.
5. AT/ATX Mode Selection jumper (3-pin AT_ATX_SEL) In ATX mode (default), you will need to manually press the power button to turn on the system power. In AT mode, the board will automatically turn on when system power is connected. AT_ATX_SEL 1 2 ATX MODE (Default) Pins 1-2 (Default) 2-3 Connector type 2 3 AT MODE Description ATX mode AT mode HEADER 1x3p, 2.
6. COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection jumper (6-pin COM1_SEL) The COM1 Ring/+5V/+12V Selection jumper allows you to select 5V or 12V depending on your COM device. COM1_SEL 4 3 6 5 +12V +5V RI (Default) Setting Pins +12V 1-2 +5V 3-4 Ring (Default) 5-6 Connector type 2-10 2 1 HEADER 2x3p, 2.
2.6 Connectors 2.6.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 3 1. 4 6 7 5 8 9 DC Power connector. Insert the power adapter into this port. NOTES: • It only supports 12V DC input. • The power adapter is purchased separately. 2. HDMI™ port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content. 3. Serial port connectors (COM).
6. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports (blue, Type-A). These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices. 2-12 8. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9.
2.6.2 1. Internal connectors Chassis Fan header (4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cable to the fan header on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the header. CHA_FAN FAN_PWM FAN_IN 12V GND PIN 1 Connector type WAFER HD 4p, 2.54mm pitch, S/T CAUTION! Do not forget to connect the fan cable to the fan header. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. This is not a jumper! Do not place a jumper cap on the fan header! 2.
3. USB 2.0 header (5-1 pin USB_7) This header is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to this header. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB_7 GND S_USB_PP7 S_USB_PN7 +5V_USB_P567 PIN 1 Connector type Header 1x5p, K5, 2.54mm pitch CAUTION! Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB headers. Doing so will damage the motherboard. NOTE: The USB cable is purchased separately. 4.
GND S_CNV_WT_CLK_P S_CNV_WT_CLK_N GND S_CNV_WT_D0_P S_CNV_WT_D0_N GND S_CNV_WT_D1_P S_CNV_WT_D1_N GND S_WAKE#_WIFI CK_REQ_M2_WLAN#_R GND CK_WIFI_CLKN CK_WIFI_CLKP GND S_WIFI_RXN S_WIFI_RXP GND S_WIFI_TXN_C S_WIFI_TXP_C GND Key Key Key Key S_CNV_WR_CLK_P S_CNV_WR_CLK_N GND S_CNV_WR_D0_P S_CNV_WR_D0_N GND S_CNV_WR_D1_P S_CNV_WR_D1_N GND S_USB_PN14_CN S_USB_PP14_CN GND +3VSB_WIFI +3VSB_WIFI NC NC NC NC NC NC NC S_WIFI_DISABLE_N S_BT_DISABLE_N S_PLTRST# S_SUSCLK_R NC NC NC NC NC NC S_CNV_BRI_DT S_CNV_RGI_RSP S
7. System Panel header (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This header supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR_BTN PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN#_PANEL GND +PWR_LED PIN 2 PIN 1 HDLED+ HDLEDGND O_RSTCON#_PR +5V_FPANEL F_PANEL +HDD_LED Connector type PIN 9 RESET Header 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch • System Power LED header (2-pin +PWR_LED) • The 2-pin header allows you to connect the System Power LED.
8. LVDS Backlight Panel header (5-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL) This header is for the LCD panel brightness controls. LCD_BLKT_PANEL PIN1 +12V GND LCD_ENABKLT_CN H_LCD_BL_PWM_SW +5V Connector type 9. WAFER HD 5p, 2.0mm pitch Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s ports (7-pin SATA6G_1/2) GND RSATA_TXP RSATA_TXN GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND These ports connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives or optical drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
10. LVDS Signal header (40-pin LVDS_EDP) This header is for an LCD monitor that supports Embedded DisplayPort (EDP) and Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LDVS) interfaces.
12. Stereo Speaker header (4-pin SPK_OUT) This header allows connection to an internal, low-power speaker for basic system sound capability. The subsystem is capable of driving both 4Ω 3W speakers at the same time. SPK_OUT A_SPK_RA_SPK_R+ A_SPK_L+ A_SPK_L- PIN 1 13. Front Panel Audio header (10-1 pin F_AUDIO) A_JD_HPOUT A_GND NC A_JD_FMIC1 This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports HD Audio standard.
14. Serial Port headers (10-pin COM4-6) B C A Connector type B COM4 COM5 COM6 PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 9 DCD# TXD1 GND RTS1# RI1# A RXD1 DTR1# DSR1# CTS1# These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port cable to any of these headers, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. C Header 2x5p, K10, 2.54mm pitch NOTE: The serial port cable is purchased separately. 15.
16. SATA Power connectors (4-pin SATA_PWR1, SATA_PWR2) +5V GND GND +12V These connectors are for the SATA power cables. The power cable plug is designed to fit the connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connector completely fits. A A B B SATA_PWR1 SATA_PWR2 PIN 1 17. COM Debug header (6-1pin COM_DEBUG) GND GND DEBUG_CONTROL This header allows connection to a COM Debug card.
18. RTC Battery connector (2-pin BATTERY) This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery. BATTERY PIN 1 GND +BAT 19. I2C header (6-1 pin I2C) +3V NC This header allows you to connect an I2C compatible IoT security module. I2C PIN 2 PIN 5 I2C_CLK I2C_DATA GND PIN 1 Connector type 2-22 Header 2x3p, K6, 2.
20. Speaker header This header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER +5V_SPKO GND GND SPKO PIN 1 21. General Purpose Input/Output connector (10-pin GPIO_CON) GND GPIO8 GPIO6 GPIO4 GPIO2 The General Purpose Input/Output connector is for a general purpose input/ output module which allows you to customize the digital signal input/output.
2.7 1. Slot PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports a PCIe x1 network card, SCSI card or other cards that comply with the PCI Express specification.
Chapter 3 BIOS setup IMPORTANT! Scan the code to view the BIOS update guide. 3.1 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to configure its parameters. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at startup: Press or during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press or , POST continues with its routines.
BIOS menu screen The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration. Advanced For changing the advanced system settings. Hardware Monitor For displaying the system temperatures, fan and power status, and changing smart fan settings. Security For configuring the system security settings. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Exit For selecting the save options and default options.
NOTE: • Be cautious when selecting AiO chassis. Incorrect selection of AiO chassis can cause incorrect operation or potential damage to AiO chassis hardware. • The following items appear only when you set All-in-One Chassis to [None]. EDID Data Source Configuration options: [Pre-Defined] [Flat Panel Display] NOTE: The following item appears when you set EDID Data Source to [PreDefined]. LFP Panel Type Allows you to select LFP panel used by Internal Graphics Device.
3.3.2 PCH-FW Configuration This item allows you to configure Management Engine Technology parameters. TPM Device Selection Allows you to select TPM device. [PTT] Enables PTT in SkuMgr. [dTPM] Disables PTT in SkuMgr. NOTE: When PTT is disabled, all data saved on it will be lost. 3.3.3 Trusted Computing Security Device Support Allows you to enable or disable BIOS support for security device.
3.3.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show CPU-related information the BIOS automatically detects. Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology This item, when set to [enabled], will allow a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capacities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VT-d Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU - Power Management Control This item allows you to manage and configure the CPU’s power.
Power Limit 1 Allows you to configure Power Limit 1 value in milliwatts. Power Limit 2 Override Allows you to enable or disable Power Limit 2 Override. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NOTE: The following item appears only when you set Power Limit 2 Override to [Enabled]. Power Limit 2 Allows you to configure Power Limit 2 value in milliwatts. 3.3.5 Graphics Configuration This item allows you to select a primary display from IGFX and PEG graphical devices.
for enabled ports before assuming there is no device and potentially disabling the port. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value or input the desired value. Detect Non-Compliance Device Allows you to enable/disable detection of non-compliant PCI express devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable] 3.3.7 Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration This item allows you to set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA). Serial Port Allows you to enable or disable the serial port (COM).
3.3.8 Serial Console Redirection COM1(~6) Console Redirection Allows you enable or disable the console redirection feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NOTE: The following item is accessible when you set Console Redirection to [Enabled]. Console Redirection Settings The settings specify how the host computer and the remote computer (which the user is using) will exchange data. Both computers should have the same or compatible settings.
Configuration options: [1] [2] Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are full, a “stop” signal can be sent to stop the data flow. Once the buffers are empty, a “start” signal can be sent to re-start the flow. Hardware flow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals.
Allows you to enables or disables the onboard SATA device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NOTE: The following item appears only when you set SATA Controller(s) to [Enabled]. SATA Mode Selection Allows you to determine how SATA controller(s) operate. Configuration options: [AHCI] SATA6G_ 1 Allows you to enable or disable SATA Port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] M.2 M Key / SATA 6G_2 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.
XHCI Hand-off This item functions as a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Driver Support Allows you to enable or disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] U32G1_1(~4) Allows you to enable or disable USB port. Once set to [Disabled], any USB devices plugged into the connector will not be detected by BIOS or OS.
3.3.14 Miscellaneous DMI/OPI Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [ASPM L0s] [ASPM L1] [ASPM L0sL1] PCI Express Configuration DMI Link ASPM Control Allows you to disable or control Active State Power Management on SA side of the DMI link. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L0s] [L1] [L0sL1][Auto] 3.3.15 APM Configuration This item allows you to configure APM (Advanced Power Management) settings.
NOTE: The following items appear when you set Power On By RTC to [Weekly event]. Alarm day of Week Allows you to select the day of the week when the system is to wake up. Configuration options: [Sunday] [Monday] [Tuesday] [Wednesday] [Thursday] [Friday] [Saturday] Wake up hour Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-23 for hour. For example, enter 3 for 3:00 am and 15 for 3:00 pm. Wake up minute Allows you to enter a natural number within 0-59 for minute.
Configuration options: [Second Mode] [Minute Mode] Watchdog Timer Allows you to set the Watchdog Timer I Time-out value. 3.4 Hardware Monitor menu The Hardware Monitor menu displays the system temperatures, fan and power status, and allows you to configure the smart fan. Smart Fan Mode Allows you to select the Smart Fan mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Normal] [Manual Mode] NOTE: The following items appear only when you set Smart Fan Mode to [Manual Mode].
3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. Confirm the password when prompted. NOTE: To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing an administrator password, but press when prompted to create/confirm the password. 3.5.2 User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. To set a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press . 2.
3.6 Boot menu The items in the Boot menu allow you to change the system boot options. Boot Configuration CHASSIS INTRUDE Allows you to enable or disable CHASSIS INTRUDE. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Setup Prompt Timeout Allows you to set the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. Post Time Delay Allows you to select the desired additional POST waiting time to easily enter the BIOS setup.
Save Changes and Exit Allows you to exit the system setup program after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Exit Allows you to exit the system setup program without saving the changes you made. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to discard changes and exit. Save Changes and Reset Allows you to reset the system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes and Reset Allows you to reset the system setup without saving the changes you made.
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Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Address: Phone / Fax No: Asus Computer International 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling.
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