Acnodes FES 8730 User Manual

FES 8730

Fanless Embedded System

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User Manual

FES8730: Fanless Embedded System with Core i7/ i3/ Celeron Processor

Disclaimers

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Safety Precautions

Before getting started, please read the following important safety precautions.

1. The FES8730 does not come equipped with an operating system. An operating system must be loaded first before installing any software into the computer.

2. Be sure to ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing the internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in any static-shielded devices. Most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge.

3. Disconnect the power cord from the FES8730 before making any installation. Be sure both the system and the external devices are turned OFF. Sudden surge of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the FES8730 is properly grounded.

4. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the power outlet.

5. Turn OFF the system power before cleaning. Clean the system using a cloth only. Do not spray any liquid cleaner directly onto the screen.

6. Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage temperature is below -20℃ or above 80℃. It may damage the equipment.

7. Do not open the system’s back cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must, only a trained technician is allowed to do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

 Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the

system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to discharge any static electricity on your body.

 When handling boards and components, wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from

most electronic component stores.

Classification

1. Degree of production against electric shock : not classified

2. Degree of protection against the ingress of water : IP40

3. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air

or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.

4. Mode of operation : Continuous

General Cleaning Tips

You may need the following precautions before you begin to clean the computer. When you clean any single part or component for the computer, please read and understand the details below fully.

When you need to clean the device, please rub it with a piece of dry cloth.

1. Be cautious of the tiny removable components when you use a vacuum cleaner to absorb the dirt on the floor.

2. Turn the system off before you start to clean up the component or computer.

3. Never drop the components inside the computer or get circuit board damp or wet.

4. Be cautious of all kinds of cleaning solvents or chemicals when you use it for the sake of

cleaning. Some individuals may be allergic to the ingredients.

5. Try not to put any food, drink or cigarette around the computer.

Cleaning Tools: Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning

your computer and peripherals users can also use household items to clean their computers and peripherals. Below is a listing of items you may need or want to use while cleaning your computer or computer peripherals.

Keep in mind that some components in your computer may only be able to be cleaned using a product designed for cleaning that component, if this is the case it will be mentioned in the cleaning.

 Cloth: A piece of cloth is the best tool to use when rubbing up a component. Although

paper towels or tissues can be used on most hardware as well, we still recommend you to rub it with a piece of cloth.

 Water or rubbing alcohol: You may moisten a piece of cloth a bit with some water or

rubbing alcohol and rub it on the computer. Unknown solvents may be harmful to the plastics parts.

 Vacuum cleaner: Absorb the dust, dirt, hair, cigarette particles, and other particles out of

a computer can be one of the best methods of cleaning a computer. Over time these items can restrict the airflow in a computer and cause circuitry to corrode.

 Cotton swabs: Cotton swaps moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are excellent tools

for wiping hard to reach areas in your keyboard, mouse, and other locations.

 Foam swabs: Whenever possible it is better to use lint free swabs such as foam swabs.

Note We strongly recommended that you should shut down the system before you start to

clean any single components.

Please follow the steps below:

1. Close all application programs

2. Close operating software

3. Turn off power switch

4. Remove all device

5. Pull out power cable

Scrap Computer Recycling

If the computer equipment’s need the maintenance or are beyond repair, we strongly recommended that you should inform your Acnodes distributor as soon as possible for the suitable solution. For the computers that are no longer useful or no longer working well, please contact your Acnodes distributor for recycling and we will make the proper arrangement.

Table of Contents

Disclaimers ................................................................................................................ ii

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................... iii

Classification............................................................................................................ iv

General Cleaning Tips .............................................................................................. v

Scrap Computer Recycling ..................................................................................... vi

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................. 1

1.1 General Description .................................................................................... 2

1.2 System Specifications ................................................................................ 3

1.2.1 CPU .................................................................................................................... 3

1.2.2 I/O System ......................................................................................................... 3

1.2.3 System Specification........................................................................................ 3

1.2.4 Driver CD Content............................................................................................. 4

1.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................. 5

1.3.1 System Dimension............................................................................................ 5

1.3.2 Wall mount Bracket Dimension....................................................................... 6

1.4 I/O Outlets ...................................................................................................... 7

1.5 Packing List ................................................................................................... 8

1.6 Model List ...................................................................................................... 9

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................ 11

2.1 Installing the 2.5” SATA Device ............................................................... 12

2.2 Installing the CFast™................................................................................ 15

2.3 Installing the Express Mini Card .............................................................. 17

CHAPTER 3 Jumper Setting & Connectors ..................................................... 19

3.1 SBC layout ................................................................................................. 20

3.2 Connectors ................................................................................................ 21

3.2.1 Wide Range DC Power In Connector............................................................ 21

3.2.2 Isolated Digital Input Connector ................................................................... 22

3.2.3 Isolated Digital Output Connector ................................................................ 23

3.2.4 DVI-I Connector............................................................................................... 24

3.2.5 DisplayPort Connector ................................................................................... 25

3.2.6 USB 2.0 Connector ......................................................................................... 25

3.2.7 COM1~COM2 Serial Port Connector............................................................. 26

3.2.8 COM3~COM4 Serial Port Connector............................................................. 27

3.2.9 COM5~COM6 Serial Port Connector............................................................. 27

3.2.10 COM7~COM8 Serial Port Connector............................................................. 28

3.2.11 USB 3.0 Connector ......................................................................................... 28

3.2.12 Audio Connector............................................................................................. 29

3.2.13 Ethernet Connector (LAN1, LAN2)................................................................ 29

3.2.14 ATX Power On/OFF Button ............................................................................ 29

3.2.15 Reset Button ................................................................................................... 30

3.2.16 SATA & SATA Power Connector .................................................................. 30

3.2.17 CFast™ Socket ............................................................................................... 31

3.2.18 Express Mini Card Slot................................................................................... 32

CHAPTER 4 AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY ............................................................. 33

4.1 Starting ....................................................................................................... 33

4.2 Navigation Keys ........................................................................................ 33

4.3 Main Menu .................................................................................................. 35

4.4 Advanced Menu ......................................................................................... 36

4.5 Chipset Menu ............................................................................................. 48

4.6 Boot Menu .................................................................................................. 53

4.7 Security Menu ............................................................................................ 54

4.8 Save & Exit Menu ...................................................................................... 55

Appendix A Watchdog Timer ...................................................................... 57

About Watchdog Timer ...................................................................................... 57

How to Use Watchdog Timer............................................................................. 58

Assembler Sample Program.............................................................................. 59

Appendix B Programmable LED ................................................................ 61

About Programmable LED................................................................................. 61

Assembly sample Code: .................................................................................... 62

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the FES8730. The Chapter 1 includes the following sections:

 General Description  System Specification  Dimensions  I/O Outlets  Packing List

1.1 General Description

The FES8730 is an embedded system that supports onboard Core™ i7-2610UE (2.4GHZ), i3-2340UE(1.3GHz) or Celeron® B810(1.6GHz) processor to support Windows 7, Windows 7 Embedded or Linux, suitable for th e most endurable operation.

It features fan less design with full feature I/O, two 204-pin unbuffered SODIMM socket for dual channel DDR3-1066/1333 MHz memory, and enhanced system dependability by built-in Watchdog Timer.

 Features

1. Sandy Bridge Platform

2. Support Core™ i7-2610UE (2.4GHZ), i3-2340UE(1.3GHz) or Celeron®

B810(1.6GHz) processor

3. Maximum to 16GB DDR3 1066/1333 MHz memory

4. Ultra slim and compact design

5. Supports 4 USB 2.0 ports

6. Supports 2 USB 3.0 ports

7. Supports 8 isolated jump-less RS-232/422/485

8. Supports dual 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet port

9. One DVI-I

10. Two DisplayPort

11. One 2.5” SATA HDD drive bay

12. One front access CFast

13. Watchdog timer

14. Wide Range 10-35VDC inpirt

15. Dual Express Mini Card slot with SIM slots

16. Antenna openings

 Reliable and Stable Design

The FES8730 adopts the advanced cooling system and supporting the CFast™, which makes it especially suitable for vibration environments, best for industrial automation, digital signage and gaming application.

 Embedded O.S. Supported

The FES8730 not only supports Windows 7, but also supports embedded OS, such as Windows 7 Embedded and Linux .

 Various Storage devices supported

For storage device, the FES8730 supports one 2.5" SATA storage drive bay, and one CFast™ slot.

1.2 System Specifications

1.2.1 CPU

 CPU

 Core™ i7-2610UE (2.4GHZ)  Core™ i3-2340UE(1.3GHz)  Celeron® B810(1.6GHz)

 Chipset

 Sandy Bridge chipset

 BIOS

 American Megatrends Inc. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)

 System Memory

1.2.2 I/O System

 Eight isolated RS-232/422/485. COM1~COM2 for full function 9-pin D-Sub male

 One DVI-I connector for display  Dual DisplayPort for display  Two Audio connector (Mic-IN, Line-OUT)  Two RJ-45 connector for 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet  Two USB 3.0 connectors  Four USB 2.0 connectors  Eight isolated Digital I/O  One 10~35V wide range DC input connector  Twelve Indicators (System Power, HDD Active, 2 x WWAN, 8 x COM, 2 x programmable)

1.2.3 System Specification

 Watchdog Timer

 Power Supply

 Operation Temperature

BIOS.

 Two 204-pin unbuffered DDR3 1066/1333MHz SO-DIMM socket.max. up to

16GB

connectors, COM3~COM8 for phoenix type connectors

1~255 seconds or minutes; up to 25 5 levels.

10~35V wide range DC input connector

-20℃ ~ 70℃ (-4 ºF ~ 158ºF), B810 with W.T. SSD

 Storage Temperature

-20℃ ~ 80℃ (-4 ºF ~ 176ºF)

 Humidity

10% ~ 90% (non-condensation)

 Vibration Endurance

3Grm w/ CFast and SSD (5-500Hz, X, Y, Z directions)

 Weight

3.8 kg (8.37 lb) without package

4.6 kg(10.14 lb) with package

 Dimensions

250mm(9.84”) (W) x 150mm(5.9”) (D) x 60mm(2.36”) (H)

1.2.4 Driver CD Content

 Driver

 Audio  Chipset  Ethernet  Graphic

 NuvSerial v1.0.2011.1109 (WHQL)

 Manual

 User Manual  Quick Manual

NOTE: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice. NOTE: The “NuvSerial v1.0.2011.1109 (WHQL)” could update the COM function ,please do

install the patch.

1.3 Dimensions

The following diagrams show you dimensions and outlines of the FES8730.

1.3.1 System Dimension

1.3.2 Wall mount Bracket Dimension

1.4 I/O Outlets

The following figures show you I/O outlets on front view of the FES8730.

 Front View drawing

Power

Reset

LAN2 LAN1

Line-out/Mic-in USB 3.0

USB 2.0

LED Indicators

COM3/4

Connectors

COM5/6

Connectors

 Rear View drawing

USB 2.0

SMA Antenna

Display Port

Front

CFast slot

Access

cover

DVI –I

Isolated

Digital I/O

COM2

COM7/8

Connectors

10~35V wide

range DC-in

SMA Antenna

COM1

1.5 Packing List

The package bundled with your FES8730 should contain the following items:

 FES8730 System Unit x 1  FES8730 Quick Installation Guide x 1  CD x 1 (For Driver and Manual)  Screws Pack x1  DVI-to-VGA Convertor x 1  DDR3 SODIMM (pre-install)  Foot pad x4 (pre-install)  Wall-mount Brackets (optional)  Antenna (optional)  Optional Mini Card module (optional)  2.5” SATA Storage (optional)  CFast™ card (optional)

FES8730-2610UE-DC

Fanless Embedded System with Intel Core i7-2610 2.4G Proecssor, DVI-I, DisplayPort*2, GbE LAN*2, USB3.0*2, USB 2.0*4, Audio, Isolated RS-232/422/485*8, 10~30VDC

FES8730-2340UE-DC

Fanless Embedded System with Intel Core i3-2340 1.3G Proecssor, DVI-I, DisplayPort*2, GbE LAN*2, USB3.0*2, USB 2.0*4, Audio, Isolated RS-232/422/485*8, 10~30VDC

FES8730-B810-DC

Fanless Embedded System with Intel Celeron-B810 1.6G Proecssor, DVI-I, DisplayPort*2, GbE LAN*2, USB3.0*2, USB 2.0*4, Audio, Isolated RS-232/422/485*8, 10~30VDC

1.6 Model List

If you cannot find this package or any items are missing, please contact Acnodes distributors immediately.

CHAPTER 2

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

The FES8730 is convenient for your various hardware configurations, such as HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive) CFast

chapter 2 will show you how to install the hardware.

card or PCI Express Mini Card modules. The

2.1 Installing the 2.5” SATA Device

Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord. Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate screws at the Bottom, loosen screws.

Step 3 Remove the bottom cover and Loosen screws of 2.5” HDD bracket

Step 4 Assembly the HDD bracket together with the 2.5” SATA device

Step 5 Slide HDD/SSD bracket module into position to connect SATA signal and

power to SATA device.

Step 6 Fasten screws of HDD bracket

Step 7 Close the cover to the chassis, an d fasten all screws.

2.2 Installing the CFast™

Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord. Step 2 Turn the system to the side with CFast cover. Step 3 Loosen screws to remove th e CFast cover.

Step 4 Slide CFast card into CFast slot with caution.

Step 5 Close the cover to the chassis, an d fasten all screws.

2.3 Installing the Express Mini Card

Step 1 Turn off the system, and unplug the power cord. Step 2 Turn the system upside down to locate screws at the Bottom, loosen screws.

Step 3 Remove the bottom cover to locate the Express Mini Card slot.

Step 4 Slide Mini card into Mini Card slot with caution and Fasten screw of Express

Mini Card.

Step 5 Assembly the Top Cover back and fasten all screws.

CHAPTER 3

Jumper Setting & Connectors

FES8730 is a “jumperless” system. Due to all the hardware settings are done via software

or firmware, so user doesn’t have to configure any setting by jumper, and user doesn’t have to open chassis to find out the jumpers. We are herewith listing a summary table of all the I/O connectors.

3.1 SBC layout

Bottom Side

NOTE: We strongly recommended that you should not modify any unmentioned jumper

setting without Acnodes FAE’s instruction. Any modification without instruction might cause system to become damage.

Signal

DC +

GND

DC -

External Connectors

Section

Wide Range DC Power In Connector

3.2.1

Isolated Digital Input Connector

3.2.2

Isolated Digital Output Connector

3.2.3

DVI-I Connector

3.2.4

DisplayPort Connector

3.2.5

USB 2.0 Connector

3.2.6

COM1~COM2 Serial Port Connector

3.2.7

COM3~COM4 Serial Port Connector

3.2.8

COM5~COM6 Serial Port Connector

3.2.9

COM7~COM8 Serial Port Connector

3.2.10

USB 3.0 Connector

3.2.11

Audio Connector

3.2.12

Ethernet Connector

3.2.13

ATX Power On/Off Button

3.2.14

Reset Button

3.2.15

Internal Connectors

Section

Serial ATA (SATA) Connector

3.2.16

SATA Power Connector

3.2.17

CFast™ Socket

3.2.18

Express Mini Card Slot

3.2.19

3.2 Connectors

Connectors connect the system with other parts/devices. Loose or improper connection might cause problems. Mak e sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Below summary table shows you all connectors on the FES8730.

3.2.1 Wide Range DC Power In Connector

The system supports a wide range DC 10~30V power in phoenix connector for system power input.

Signal

EXT_POWER

XIN0

XIN1

XIN2

XIN3

XIN4

XIN5

XIN6

XIN7

DI_GND

Dry Contact Wiring

Wet Contact Wiring

3.2.2 Isolated Digital Input Connector

The system is equipped with an 8-channel digital Input connector that meets requirements for a system customary automation control. The digital I/O can be configured to control cash drawers and sense warning signals from an Uninterrupted Power System (UPS), or perform store security control. You may use software programming to control these digital signals.

Signal

XOUTCOM+

XOUT0

XOUT1

XOUT2

XOUT3

XOUT4

XOUT5

XOUT6

XOUT7

XOUTCOM-

3.2.3 Isolated Digital Output Connector

The system is equipped with an 8-channel digital output connector that meets requirements for a system customary automation control. The digital I/O can be configured to control cash drawers and sense warning signals from an Uninterrupted Power System (UPS), or perform store security control. You may use software programming to control these digital signals.

Open drains Output, 12V~24V Max sink 200mA.

DO Contact Wiring

Signal

TX2-

TX2+

Ground

NC 5 NC 6 DVI_SPD_CLK

DVI_SPD DATA

CRT-VSYNC 9

TX1-

TX1+

Ground

VGAVCC

Ground

FPDETECT

TX0-

TX0+

Ground

TXC+

TXC-

CRT-RED

CRT-GREEN

CRT-BLUE

CRT-HSYNC

VGAGND

3.2.4 DVI-I Connector

The system comes with a high rise DVI-I (Digital Video Interface – Integrated) interface providing transmission of fast and high quality video signal between source device (e.g. graphic card) and display device (e.g. monitor). The DVI-I interface supports both digital and analog.

Signal

DPB_ LAN E0

GND

DPB_ LAN E0#

DPB_ LAN E1

GND

DPB_ LAN E1#

DPB_ LAN E2

GND

DPB_ LAN E2#

DPB_ LAN E3

GND

DPB_ LAN E3#

Dete ct Pin

GND

DPB_ A UX

GND

DPB_ A UX#

DPB_ HPDE

GND

+3.3V

Signal USB Port 0

Signal USB Port 1

USB VCC

(+5V level)

USB VCC

(+5V level)

USB #0_D-

USB #1_D-

USB #0_D+

USB #1_D+

Ground (GND)

3.2.5 DisplayPort Connector

DisplayPort interface is also called DP port.

3.2.6 USB 2.0 Connector

The Universal Serial Bus connectors are compliant with USB 2.0 (480Mbps), and

ideally for installing USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.

RS-232

RS-422

RS-485

COM1

DCD, Data Carrier Detect

TX-

Data-

RXD, Receive Data

TX+

Data+

TXD, Transmit Data

RX+

No use

DTR, Data Terminal Ready

RX-

No use

GND, Ground

No use

DSR, Data Set Ready

No use

RTS, Request To Send

No use

CTS, Clear To Send

No use

RI, Ring Indicator

No use

RS-232

RS-422

RS-485

COM2

DCD, Data Carrier Detect

TX-

Data-

RXD, Receive Data

TX+

Data+

TXD, Transmit Data

RX+

No use

DTR, Data Terminal Ready

RX-

No use

GND, Ground

No use

DSR, Data Set Ready

No use

RTS, Request To Send

No use

CTS, Clear To Send

No use

RI, Ring Indicator

No use

3.2.7 COM1~COM2 Serial Port Connector

The system has eight serial ports. COM1~COM2 are RS-232/422/485 ports. Please refer to Chapter 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 for the setting.

Before using RS-422/485, please have to set the Transfer Protocol as 8-N-2 (Data 8bit, parity 1bit[no parity], stop bit 2bit). Or user can set the parity bit as Odd Parity Check or Even Parity Check, and stop bit as 1bit.

Note: Please do install the Serial Port Patch “NuvSerial v1.0.2011.1109(WHQL)”.

Description

ISO_GND3

RTS3, Request To Send

TXD3, Transmit Data

CTS3, Clear To Send

RXD3, Receive Data

ISO_GND4

RTS4, Request To Send

TXD4, Transmit Data

CTS4, Clear To Send

RXD4, Receive Data

Description

ISO_GND5

RTS5, Request To Send

TXD5, Transmit Data

CTS5, Clear To Send

RXD5, Receive Data

ISO_GND6

RTS6, Request To Send

TXD6, Transmit Data

CTS6, Clear To Send

RXD6, Receive Data

3.2.8 COM3~COM4 Serial Port Connector

The system has eight serial ports. COM3~COM4 are RS-232 ports.

Note: Please do install the Serial Port Patch “NuvSerial v1.0.2011.1109(WHQL)”.

3.2.9 COM5~COM6 Serial Port Connector

The system has eight serial ports. COM3~COM4 are RS-232 ports.

Note: Please do install the Serial Port Patch “NuvSerial v1.0.2011.1109(WHQL)”.

Signal USB Port 0

Signal USB Port 1

USB_VCC (+5V level standby power)

USB_Data2-

USB_Data3-

USB_Data2+

USB_Data3+

GND

SSRX2-

SSRX3-

SSRX2+

SSRX3+

GND

SSTX2-

SSTX3-

SSTX2+

SSTX3+

Description

ISO_GND7

RTS7, Request To Send

TXD7, Transmit Data

CTS7, Clear To Send

RXD7, Receive Data

ISO_GND8

RTS8, Request To Send

TXD8, Transmit Data

CTS8, Clear To Send

RXD8, Receive Data

3.2.10 COM7~COM8 Serial Port Connector

The system has eight serial ports. COM3~COM4 are RS-232 ports.

Before using RS-422/485, please do set the Transfer Protocol as 8-N-2, detail description is “Data 8bit, parity 1bit[no parity], stop bit 2bit”. Or user can set the parity bit as Odd Parity Check or Even Parity Check, and stop bit as 1bit.

Note: Please do install the Serial Port Patch “NuvSerial v1.0.2011.1109(WHQL)”.

3.2.11 USB 3.0 Connector

The Universal Serial Bus connectors are compliant with USB 2.0 (480Mbps), and ideally for installing USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc.

Signal

Line Out

Microphone In

Signal

MDI0+

MDI2-

MDI0-

MDI1-

MDI1+ L7

MDI3+

MDI2+ L8

MDI3-

Function

Description

Turn on/off system

Off

Keep system status

3.2.12 Audio Connector

These two audio jacks ideal are for Audio Mic-In and Audio Line-out.

3.2.13 Ethernet Connector (LAN1, LAN2)

The RJ-45 connector is for Ethernet. To connect the board to a 1000/100/10 Base-T hub, just plug one end of the cable into connector and connect the other end (phone jack) to a 1000/100/10-Base-T hub

A Active LED (Yellow) B 100 LAN LED (Green)/ 1000 LAN LED (Orange)

3.2.14 ATX Power On/OFF Button

The ATX power button is on the I/O side. It can allow users to control eBOX730-860FL power on/off.

Function

Description

On Reset system

Off

Keep system status

Pin SATA Signal

Pin Pow er Signal

S1 GND

P1 +3.3V

S2 SATA_TX+

P2 +3.3V

S3 SATA_TX-

P3 +3.3V

S4 GND

P4 GND

S5 SATA_RX-

P5 GND

S6 SATA_RX+

P6 GND

S7 GND

P7 +5V

P8 +5V

P9 +5V

P10 GND

P11 GND

P12 GND

P13 NC

P14 NC

P15 NC

3.2.15 Reset Button

The Reset button can allow users to reset FES8730.

3.2.16 SATA & SATA Power Connector

The SATA connector is for high-speed SATA interface ports and they can be connected to hard disk devices.

Signal

GND

N.C

SATA_ TX+

GND

SATA_ TX-

N.C

GND

CFAST _LE D#

SATA_ RX-

N.C 6 SATA_ RX+

N.C 7 GND

N.C 8 N.C

+3.3V Level

GND

+3.3V Level

N.C

GND

N.C

GND

N.C

3.2.17 CFast™ Socket

The system is equipped with a CFast™ socket on the bottom side to support a CFast™ card which is based on the Serial ATA bus. The socket is specially designed to avoid incorrect installation of the CFast™ card. When installing or removing the CFast™ card, please make sure the system power is off. The CFast™ card by default identifies itself as C: or D: drive in your PC system.

Signal

51 17 1

52 18 2

WAKE#

+3.3VSB

No use

GND

No use

+1.5V

CLKREQ#

No u se

GND

No u se

REFCL K-

No u se

REFCL K+

No u se

GND

No u se

No use

GND

No use

W_DI S ABL E #

GND

PERS T #

PE_RX N3

+3.3VSB

PE_RXP3

GND

+1.5V

GND

SMB_CLK

PE_TX N3

SMB_DAT A

PE_TXP3

GND

USB_ D8-

GND

USB_ D8+

+3.3VSB

GND

+3.3VSB

No u se

GND

No u se

No use

No u se

No use

+1.5V

No use

GND

No use

+3.3VSB

3.2.18 Express Mini Card Slot

PCI Express Mini Card connector supports a PCI Express x1 link and a USB 2.0 link. A PC I Express Mini Card can be applied to either PC I Express or US B 2.0. It complies with PCI-Express Mini Card Spec. V1.2.

The USB 2.0 support will be helpful during the transition to PCI Express, because peripheral vendors will need time to design their chipsets to have the PCI Express function. During the transition, PCI Express Mini Cards can be quickly implemented by using USB 2.0.

CHAPTER 4

AMI BIOS SETUP UTILITY

The AMI BIOS provides users with a built-in setup program to modify basic system configuration. All configured parameters are stored in a battery-backed CMOS to save the setup information whenever the power is turned off. This chapter provides users with detailed description about how to set up basic system configuration through the AMI BIOS setup utility.

4.1 Starting

To enter the setup screens, follow the steps below:

1. Turn on the computer and press the <Del> key immediately.

2. After you press the <Del> key, the main BIOS setup menu displays. You can access the

other setup screens from the main BIOS setup menu, such as the Advanced and Chipset menus.

It is strongly recommended that you should avoid changing the chipset’s defaults. Both AMI and your system manufacturer have carefully set up these defaults that provide the best performance and reliability.

4.2 Navigation Keys

The BIOS setup/utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Most of the BIOS setup utility hot keys can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F2>, <Enter>, <ESC>, <Arrow> keys, and so on.

Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

Hot Keys

Description

 Left/Right

The Left and Right <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen.

 Up/Down

The Up and Down <Arrow> keys allow you to select a setup screen or subscreen.

+ Plus/Minus

The Plus and Minus <Arrow> keys allow you to change the field value of a particular setup item.

Tab

The <Tab> key allows you to select setup fields.

The <F1> key allows you to display the General Help screen.

The <F2> key allows you to Load Previous Values.

The <F3> key allows you to Load Optimized Defaults.

The <F4> key allows you to save any changes you have made and exit Setup. Press the <F4> key to save your changes.

Esc

The <Esc> key allows you to discard any changes you have made and exit the Setup. Press the <Esc> key to exit the setup without saving your changes.

Enter

The <Enter> key allows you to display or change the setup option listed for a particular setup item. The <Enter> key can also allow you to display the setup sub- screens.

4.3 Main Menu

When you first enter the setup utility, you will enter the Main setup screen. You can always return to the Main setup screen by selecting the Main tab. System Time/Date can be set up as described below. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.

 System Language

Use this item to choose the system default language.

 System Date/Time

Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the <Arrow> keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the <Arrow> keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format.

4.4 Advanced Menu

 Launch PXE OpROM

Use this item to enable or disable the boot ROM function of the onboard LAN chip when the system boots up.

 Launch Storage OpROM

This item can enable or disable boot option for legacy mass storage devices with option ROM.

The Advanced menu also allows users to set configuration of the CPU and other system devices. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:

► ACPI Settings ► CPU Configuration ► SATA Configuration ► H/W Monitor ► NCT6106D Second Super IO Configuration ► NCT6106D Super IO Configuration

For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.

 ACPI Settings

You can use this screen to select options for the ACPI configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.

ACPI Sleep State Allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) sleep state.

Here are the options for your selection; Suspend Disabled, S1 (CPU Stop Clock) and S3 (Suspend to RAM). The S3 (Suspend to RAM) option selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when SUSPEND button is pressed.

 CPU Configuration

This screen shows the CPU Configuration, and you can change the value of the selected option.

Intel Virtualization Technology Allow you to enable or disable Intel Virtualization Technology. When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology .

 SATA Configuration

In the SATA Configuration menu, you can see the currently installed hardware in the SATA ports. During system boot up, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices.

SATA Controller(s) Use this item to enable or disable SATA device.

SATA Mode Selection Use this item to choose the SATA operation mode. Here are the options for your selection; IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode.

 H/W Monitor

This screen monitors hardware health.

This screen displays the temperature of system and CPU, cooling fan speed in RPM and system voltages (+3.3V, VCORE, +12V and +1.05V).

 NCT6106D Second Super IO Configuration

You can use this screen to select options for the Super IO Configuration, and change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.

 Serial Port 0 Configuration

Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 0. The optimal setting for base I/O

address is 240h and for interrupt request line is IRQ11. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=240h; IRQ=11;, IO=240h;

IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=248h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=250h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=258h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=260h; IRQ=10,11,12; IO=268h; IRQ=10,11,12;.

Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 0. Here are the options for your selection;

RS232, RS422, RS485.

 Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 1. The optimal setting for base I/O

address is 248h and for interrupt request line is IRQ11. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=248h; IRQ=11;, IO=240h;

IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=248h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=250h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=258h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=260h; IRQ=10,11,12; IO=268h; IRQ=10,11,12;.

Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 1. Here are the options for your selection;

RS232, RS422, RS485.

 Serial Port 2 Configuration

Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 2. The optimal setting for base I/O

address is 250h and for interrupt request line is IRQ11. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=250h; IRQ=11;, IO=240h;

IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=248h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=250h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=258h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=260h; IRQ=10,11,12; IO=268h; IRQ=10,11,12;.

Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 2. Here are the options for your selection;

RS232, RS422, RS485.

 Serial Port 3 Configuration

Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 3. The optimal setting for base I/O

address is 258h and for interrupt request line is IRQ11. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=258h; IRQ=11;, IO=240h;

IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=248h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=250h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=258h; IRQ=10,11,12;, IO=260h; IRQ=10,11,12; IO=268h; IRQ=10,11,12;.

Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 3. Here are the options for your selection;

RS232, RS422, RS485.

 NCT6106D Super IO Configuration

 Serial Port 0 Configuration

Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 0. The optimal setting for base I/O

address is 3F8h and for interrupt request line is IRQ4. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=3F8H; IRQ=4;, IO=3F8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11, 12; IO=2F8H; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;.

Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 0. Here are the options for your selection;

RS232, RS422, RS485.

 Serial Port 1 Configuration

Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 1. The optimal setting for base I/O

address is 2F8h and for interrupt request line is IRQ4. Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;, IO=3F8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11, 12; IO=2F8H; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;.

Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 1. Here are the options for your selection;

RS232, RS422, RS485.

 Serial Port 2 Configuration

Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 2. The optimal setting for base I/O

address is 3E8h and for interrupt request line is IRQ4. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=3E8h; IRQ=7;, IO=3E8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11, 12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2E0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2F0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;.

Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 2. Here are the options for your selection;

RS232, RS422, RS485.

 Serial Port 3 Configuration

Serial Port Use this item to enable or disable serial port 3. The optimal setting for base I/O

address is 2E8h and for interrupt request line is IRQ4. Change Settings Here are the options for your selection; Auto, IO=2E8h; IRQ=7;, IO=3E8h;

IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11, 12; IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2E0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;, IO=2F0h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12;.

Transmission Mode Use this item to configure serial port 3. Here are the options for your selection;

RS232, RS422, RS485.

4.5 Chipset Menu

The Chipset menu allows users to change the advanced chipset settings. You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen to go to the sub menus:

► System Agent (SA) Configuration

For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.

 System Agent (SA) Configuration

This screen allows users to configure System Agent (SA) parameters. For items marked with “”, please press <Enter> for more options.

Graphics Configuration Use this item for further setting of graphics configuration.

Memory Configuration This option allows user to set memory configuration.

 Graphics Configuration

LCD Control This item allows you to select graphic output control options. Please press <Enter> to

go to the sub menus.

Primary IGFX Boot Display Allow you to select the video device which will be activated during POST. This has no

effect if external graphics present. Secondary boot display selection will appear based on your selection. VGA modes will be supported only on primary display. Here are the options for your selection; CRT, DVI, DP1 and DP2.

Secondary IGFX Boot Display Use this option to select secondary display device. Here are the options for your

selection; Disabled, CRT, DVI, DP1 and DP2

 Memory Configuration

This screen displays memory information.

4.6 Boot Menu

The Boot menu allows users to change boot options of the system.

 Setup Prompt Timeout

Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

 Bootup NumLock State

Use this item to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

 Quiet Boot

Enable or disable Quiet Boot option.

4.7 Security Menu

The Security menu allows users to change the security settings for the system.

 Administrator Password

This item indicates whether an administrator password has been set (installed or uninstalled).

 User Password

This item indicates whether an user password has been set (installed or uninstalled).

4.8 Save & Exit Menu

The Save & Exit menu allows users to load your system configuration with optimal or fail-safe default values.

 Save Changes and Exit

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and return to Main Menu. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

 Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and return to Main Menu. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and exit.

 Save Changes and Reset

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave Setup and reboot the computer so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes and reset.

 Discard Changes and Reset

Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Select Discard Changes and Reset from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes and reset.

 Save Changes

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save changes. Select Save Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to save changes.

 Discard Changes

Select this option to quit Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration. Select Discard Changes from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. Select Yes to discard changes.

 Restore Defaults

It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select this option. Select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.

 Save as User Defaults

Select this option to save system configuration changes done so far as User Defaults. Select Save as User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.

 Restore User Defaults

It automatically sets all Setup options to a complete set of User Defaults when you select this option. Select Restore User Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>.

 Boot Override

Select a drive to immediately boot that device regardless of the current boot order.

Appendix A

Watchdog Timer

About Watchdog Timer

Software stability is major issue in most application. Some embedded systems are not watched by human for 24 hours. It is usually too slow to wait for someone to reboot when computer hangs. The systems need to be able to reset automatically when things go wrong. The watchdog timer gives us solution.

The watchdog timer is a counter that triggers a system reset when it counts down to zero from a preset value. The software starts counter with an initial value and must reset it periodically. If the counter ever reaches zero which means the software has crashed, the system will reboot.

How to Use Watchdog Timer

Begin Begin

Enable and Initialize

Watchdog Timer

Program A Program A

Enable and Initialize

Watchdog Timer

Disable Watchdog

Timer

Reset Watchdog

Timer

Assembler Sample Program

;Enable WDT: Mov dx,4Eh Mov al,87h ;Un-lock super I/O out dx,al out dx,al ;Select Logic device: mov dx,4Eh mov al,07h out dx,al mov dx,4Fh mov al,08h out dx,al ;Activate WDT: mov dx,4Eh Mov al,30h out dx,al mov dx,4Fh mov al,01h out dx,al ;Set Second or Minute : Mov dx,4Eh Mov al,0F0h out dx,al mov dx,4Fh mov al,Nh ;N=00h or 08h(See below Note) out dx,al ;Set base timer : mov dx,4Eh mov al,0F1h out dx,al mov dx,4Fh

mov al,Mh ;M=00h,01h,02h,.....FFh (Hex),Value=0 to 255

out dx,al ; (See below Note)

;Disable WDT: mov dx,4Eh mov al,30h out dx,al mov dx,4Fh mov al,00h ;Can be disable at ant ti me out dx,al

Note:

When N’s value is 00h, the time base is set second. M = 00: Time-out Disable

01: Time-out occurs after 1 second 02: Time-out occurs after 2 seconds 03: Time-out occurs after 3 seconds . . FF: Time-out occurs after 255 seconds

When N’s value is 08h, the time base is set minute. M = 00: Time-out Disable

01: Time-out occurs after 1 minute 02: Time-out occurs after 2 minutes 03: Time-out occurs after 3 minutes . . FFh: Time-out occurs after 255 minutes

Appendix B

Programmable LED

About Programmable LED

FES8730 supports two programmable LED which allows user to program the LED status. It can do as special indicator or alarm. Below is the way to program the LED.

mov

dx,2Eh

;Un-lock super

I/O mov

al,87h

out

dx,al

out

dx,al

mov

dx,2Eh

;Switch to LED

logic

device

mov

al,07h

out

dx,al

mov

dx,2Fh

mov

al,07h

out

dx,al

Assembly sample Code:

Set functionality:

;Start set LED Output program:

; Set LED output pins value.

mov dx,2Eh

mov al,0EDh

out dx,al

mov dx,2Fh

in al,dx

or al,Yh ;set output value Y

out dx,al ;bit4~5 are onboard LED Output pin

;4~5 state (1 High, 0 Low)

;(see below

Note1)

Bit7

Bit6

Bit5

Bit4

Bit3

Bit2

Bit1

Bit0

No u se

No use

LED1

as output

LED0

as output

No u se

Note1:

The N has 8 bits. Only bits 4,5 are programmable. " 1" means that the bit is programmed to input. " 0" means that the bit is programmed to output.

User have to keep the value of Bit0~Bit3 and Bit6~7, to prevent from effect the status of COM Port.

Ex:

N=30h=00110000b

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