ECM-A50M
3.5” AMD eOntario Module
User’s Manual
2nd Ed – 23 February 2012
Part No. E2047351801R
ECM-A50M User’s Manual
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Product Warranty
Avalue warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by people
other than repair personnel authorized by Avalue, or that have been subject of misuse,
abuse, accident or improper installation. Avalue assumes no liability under the terms of this
warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Avalue’s high quality-control
standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service.
If any of Avalue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during
the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of
replacement materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer for more
details. If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU type and
speed, Avalue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other
hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen
messages you get when the problem occurs.
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helpful information available.
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number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good return more quickly.
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and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable
container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for
warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your
dealer.
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Contents
1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 8
1.1 Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 8
1.2 Packing List .................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Document Amendment History ....................................................................... 9
1.4 Manual Objectives ........................................................................................ 10
1.5 System Specifications .................................................................................. 11
1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram........................................................ 13
2. Hardware Configuration ........................................................................................... 14
2.1 Product Overview ......................................................................................... 15
2.2 Installation Procedure ................................................................................... 17
2.2.1 Main Memory ........................................................................................ 18
2.3 Jumper and Connector List .......................................................................... 20
2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ..................................................................... 22
2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1) ............................................................................ 22
2.4.2 Serial port 1 (COM1) signal selector (JRI1) ........................................... 22
2.4.3 Serial port 2 (COM2) signal selector (JRI2) ........................................... 23
2.4.4 Power connector (DCIN) ....................................................................... 23
2.4.5 AT/ ATX power Input selector (JAT/ATX) .............................................. 24
2.4.6 +V5A connector in ATX (PWR_SB) ...................................................... 24
2.4.6.1 Signal Description –AT/ATX mode & Input power type .................. 25
2.4.7 ErP Power saving mode selector (JDEEPS5) ....................................... 26
2.4.8 Touch selector (JTSEL) ......................................................................... 27
2.4.9 Battery connector (BAT-WB) ................................................................. 27
2.4.10 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN) ............................................................ 28
2.4.11 Serial port 1 in RS-422/485 mode (J422/485) ....................................... 29
2.4.12 Audio connector (JAUDIO) .................................................................... 29
2.4.13 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (JVR) .......................................... 30
2.4.14 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) ............................................................ 31
2.4.14.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) ..................... 31
2.4.15 Serial port 2 connector (JCOM2) ........................................................... 32
2.4.16 Touch connector (JTOUCH) .................................................................. 32
2.4.17 General purpose I/O connector (JDIO) .................................................. 33
2.4.18 Miscellaneous setting connector (JFP) .................................................. 34
2.4.19 Keyboard & Mouse connector (JKBMS) ................................................ 34
2.4.20 Low pin count interface connector (JLPC) ............................................. 35
2.4.21 SPI connector (JSPI) ............................................................................. 35
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2.4.22 LVDS connector (JLVDS) ...................................................................... 36
2.4.23 USB connector 0 & 1/ 4 & 5/ 2 & 3 (JUSB1/2/3) .................................... 37
2.4.24 SATA1/2 Power connector (SATA1_PWR/ SATA2_PWR) ................... 37
3.BIOS Setup .................................................................................................................... 38
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 39
3.2 Starting Setup ............................................................................................... 39
3.3 Using Setup .................................................................................................. 40
3.4 Getting Help ................................................................................................. 41
3.5 In Case of Problems ..................................................................................... 41
3.6 BIOS setup ................................................................................................... 42
3.6.1 Main Menu ............................................................................................ 42
3.6.1.1 System Language ................................................................... 42
3.6.1.2 System Date ........................................................................... 42
3.6.1.3 System Time ........................................................................... 42
3.6.2 Advanced BIOS settings ....................................................................... 43
3.6.2.1 PCI Subsystem Settings ......................................................... 44
3.6.2.1.1 PCI Express Settings ....................................................... 45
3.6.2.2 ACPI Settings .......................................................................... 47
3.6.2.3 CPU Configuration .................................................................. 48
3.6.2.3.1 Node 0 Information .......................................................... 49
3.6.2.4 IDE Configuration .................................................................... 49
3.6.2.5 USB Configuration .................................................................. 50
3.6.2.6 H/W Monitor ............................................................................ 51
3.6.2.7 Super IO Configuration ........................................................... 52
3.6.2.7.1 Serial Port 0 Configuration ..................................................... 53
3.6.2.7.2 Serial Port 1 Configuration ..................................................... 54
3.6.3 Advanced Chipset Features .................................................................. 55
3.6.3.1 North Bridge ............................................................................ 55
3.6.3.1.1 GFX Configuration ............................................................... 56
3.6.3.1.2 Memory configuration ................................................... 57
3.6.3.1.1 Node 0 Information ........................................................ 58
3.6.3.2 North Bridge LVDS configuration ............................................ 59
3.6.3.3 South Bridge ................................................................ ........... 60
3.6.3.3.1 SB SATA Configuration ................................................... 61
3.6.3.3.2 SB USB Configuration ..................................................... 62
3.6.3.3.3 SB HD Azalia Configuration ............................................. 62
3.6.4 Boot ....................................................................................................... 63
3.6.5 Security ................................................................................................. 64
3.6.5.1 Administrator Password .......................................................... 64
3.6.5.2 User Password ........................................................................ 64
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3.6.6 Save & Exit ............................................................................................ 65
3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Exit .......................................................... 65
3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Exit ...................................................... 66
3.6.6.3 Save Changes and Reset ....................................................... 66
3.6.6.4 Discard Changes and Reset ................................................... 67
3.6.6.5 Save Changes ........................................................................ 67
3.6.6.6 Discard Changes .................................................................... 68
3.6.6.7 Restore Defaults ..................................................................... 68
3.6.6.8 Save as user defaults ............................................................. 69
3.6.6.9 Restore as user defaults ......................................................... 69
3.6.6.10 Boot override ........................................................................... 70
4. Drivers Installation....................................................................................................... 71
4.1 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC892).................................................... 72
4.2 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek 8111E) .................................................. 73
4.3 Install Display Driver (For AMD Fusion Accelerated Processors) ................. 74
5. Mechanical Drawing .................................................................................................... 75
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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by sudden power
surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should
open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very
sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution,
use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic
components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
Always note that improper disassembling action could cause damage to the
motherboard. We suggest not removing the heatsink without correct
instructions in any circumstance. If you really have to do this, please contact
us for further support.
1.2 Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
1 x 3.5” ECM-A50M Micro Module
1 x Quick Installation Guide for ECM-A50M
1 x DVD-ROM contains the followings:
— User’s Manual (this manual in PDF file)
— Ethernet driver and utilities
— VGA drivers and utilities
— Audio drivers and utilities
1 x Cable set contains the followings:
— 1 x Audio cable (12pin, 2.0mm pitch)
— 1 x USB cable (10P/2.54mm-10P/2.0mm)
— 1 x Serial ATA cable (7-pin, standard)
— 1 x Serial ATA cable (15-pin, 2P/2.0mm)
— 1 x Flat Cable 9P(M)-Dupont 10P/2.0mm 17cm
4 x D-sub Jack Screws
DIP AUX-032 A1 W/Audio/4USB
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Revision
Date
By
Comment
2nd
February
2012
Avalue
Initial Release
1.3 Document Amendment History
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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in details Avalue Technology ECM-A50M Single Board.
We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated
information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to
be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to set up
ECM-A50M series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary
information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,
you contact your supplier for guidance.
Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that
make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the
description of the Jumper Settings for details).
If you have any suggestions or find any errors regarding this manual and want to inform us
of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.
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System
CPU
AMD G-series processor
BIOS
AMI 32M-bit SPI BIOS
System Chipset
AMD A50M
I/O Chip
Winbond W83627DHG-P
System Memory
One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket, supports up to 4GB DDR3 1066/1333 SDRAM
SSD
1 x CompactFlash Type I/II socket
Watchdog Timer
Reset: 1 sec.~65535 sec./min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step
H/W Status
Monitor
Monitoring system temperature, voltage. Auto trotting control when CPU overheats
Expansion
Mini-PCIe (mSATA supported)
I/O
MIO
2 x Serial ATA ports (7-pin with +5V power for SATADOM),
2 x Serial (COM2 with 5 x 2, pitch 2.0mm pin header. One COM can be set as
RS-232/422/485 by BIOS),
LPC (7 x 2, pitch 2.00mm pin header ),
2 x SATA power connector (+5V)
USB
7x USB 2.0 ports
(1 for edge connector, 3 for 5 x 2, pitch 2.0mm pin header)
IrDA
N/A
DIO
8-bit GPI, 8-bit GPO
Display
Chipset
AMD Fusion Accelerated Processors
Display Memory
Resolution
CRT mode: 2560 x 1200 & 18W, 1920 x 1200 & 9W
LCD/Simultaneous mode : 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Multiple
Display
CRT + LVDS, HDMI + LVDS, CRT + HDMI
LCD Interface
Dual channel 18/24-bit LVDS (transfer through DDI)
TV-out
N/A
Built-in Touch
Screen (Optional)
Chipset
PenMount 6000
Touch Screen
Interface
With 9-pin 2.0mm box header (can be selected to support 4/5/8-wire touch screen)
Audio
1.5 System Specifications
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AC97 Codec
Realtek ALC892 supports 7.1-CH Audio
Audio Interface
Min In, Line in, Line out
Ethernet
LAN Chip
2 x Realtek 8111E
Ethernet Interface
10/100/1000 Base-Tx Gigabit Ethernet Compatible
Mechanical &
Environmental
Power Requirement
+12V
ACPI
Single power ATX Support S0, S3, S4, S5
ACPI 3.0 Compliant
Power Type
AT/ATX
Operating Temp.
0 to 60C
Storage Temp.
-20~-80°C
Operating Humidity
0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Size (L x W)
146 mm x 101 mm
Weight
TBD
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1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of ECM-A50M
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2. Hardware
Configuration
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2.1 Product Overview
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2.2 Installation Procedure
This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system.
1. Turn off the power supply.
2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation).
3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat
panel. A CRT monitor must be connected in order to change CMOS settings to support
flat panel.
4. Connect power supply to the board via the ATXPWR.
5. Turn on the power.
6. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use the “LOAD BIOS
DEFAULTS” feature. The Integrated Peripheral Setup and the Standard CMOS Setup
Window must be entered and configured correctly to match the particular system
configuration.
7. If TFT panel display is to be utilized, make sure the panel voltage is correctly set before
connecting the display cable and turning on the power.
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SODIMM
2.2.1 Main Memory
ECM-A50M provides one 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket, supports up to 4GB DDR3
1066/1333 SDRAM
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(Rear side)
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
board and components.
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Mounting Notch
Notch Key
Ejector
204-pin DDR3 SODIMM
Locate the SODIMM socket on the board.
Carefully hold two edges of the SODIMM module. avoid touching its connectors.
Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
Firmly press the modules into the socket which automatically snaps into the mounting
notch. Do not force the SODIMM module in with extra force as the SODIMM module
only fits in one direction.
To remove SODIMM modules, simultaneously push the two ejector tabs outward,
then pull out the SODIMM module.
Note:
(1) Please do not change any DDR3 SDRAM parameter in BIOS setup to increase
your system’s performance without acquiring technical information in advance.
(2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or
optional boards. Before proceeding, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object.
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Jumpers
Label
Function
Note
JBAT1
Clear CMOS
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.00 mm
JRI1
Serial port 1 (COM1) signal selector
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JRI2
Serial port 2 (COM2) signal selector
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JAT/ATX
AT/ ATX power Input selector
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JDEEPS5
ErP power saving mode selector
2 x 1 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JTSEL
Touch Selector
2 x 1 header, pitch 2.0 mm
2.3 Jumper and Connector List
You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the clip.
To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1,
2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a
keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact
your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
The following tables list the function of each of the board’s jumpers and connectors.
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Connectors
Label
Function
Note
BAT-WB
Battery connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 1.25 mm
COM1
Serial port 1 connector
D-sub 9-pin, male
CFCARD
CF card connector
CPU_FAN1
CPU fan connector
4 x 1 wafer
DCIN
Power connector
2 x 2 wafer, pitch 4.2 mm
FLED1
LED connector
HDMI
HDMI connector
19 pin
J422/485
Serial port 1 in RS-422/485 mode
3 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JAUDIO
Audio connector
6 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JBKL
LCD inverter connector
5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.0 mm
JCOM2
Serial port 2 connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JDIO
General purpose I/O connector
10 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JFP
Miscellaneous setting connector
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JKBMS
Keyboard & Mouse connector
4 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JLPC
Low pin count interface connector
7 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JLVDS
LVDS connector
20 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JSPI
SPI connector
4 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JTOUCH
Touch Connector
9 X 1 wafer box, pitch 2.00 mm
JUSB1
USB connector 0 & 1
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JUSB2
USB connector 4 & 5
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JUSB3
USB connector 2 & 3
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0 mm
JVR
LCD backlight brightness adjustment
3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54 mm
LAN1/ LAN2
RJ-45 Ethernet connector
PCIEMINI
Mini PCI express connector
52 pin
PCIEMINI-H
Mini PCI express latch
PWR_SB
+V5A connector in ATX
3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54 mm
SATA1_PWR
SATA1 power connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.0 mm
SATA2_PWR
SATA2 power connector
2 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.0 mm
SATA1
Serial ATA connector 1
SATA2
Serial ATA connector 2
SODIMM
204-pin DDR3 SODIMM connector
USB
USB connector 6
VGA
VGA connector
D-sub 15-pin, female
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* Default
Protect*
Clear CMOS
* Default
Ring*
+5V
+12V
2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT1)
2.4.2 Serial port 1 (COM1) signal selector (JRI1)
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* Default
Ring*
+5V
+12V
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
GND
2 4 VIN=12V
GND
1 3 VIN=12V
2.4.3 Serial port 2 (COM2) signal selector (JRI2)
2.4.4 Power connector (DCIN)
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* Default
AT*
ATX
Signal
PIN
PSON
1
GND
2
+V5A
3
2.4.5 AT/ ATX power Input selector (JAT/ATX)
2.4.6 +V5A connector in ATX (PWR_SB)
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Input power type
Power-ON Mode
Description
AT Type
(DCIN)
AT Mode
(JAT/ATX)
Use AT type power input, and
set the board in AT mode.
ATX Mode
(JAT/ATX)
Use AT type power input, and
set the board in ATX mode.
ATX Type
(PWR_SB)
AT Mode
(JAT/ATX)
Use ATX type power input,
and set the board in AT mode.
ATX Mode
(JAT/ATX)
Use ATX type power input,
and set the board in ATX
mode.
2.4.6.1 Signal Description –AT/ATX mode & Input power type
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* Default
DEEPS5=0*
DEEPS5=1
Signal
PIN
DEEPS5_SEL
1
GND
2
Settings
Description
DEEPS5=0
System will not enter deep S5 state after AC power on, it remains in normal ACPI S5 state.
DEEPS5=1
System will enter deep S5 state 6 sec after AC power on.
2.4.7 ErP Power saving mode selector (JDEEPS5)
2.4.7.1 ErP Power saving mode selector setting details
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* Default
4/8W*
5W
Signal
PIN
CSENSE
2
CY-
1
JTOUCH
4-WIRE
(5~8)
5-WIRE
(4~8)
8-WIRE
(1~8)
1
N/A
N/A
Right Sense
2
N/A
N/A
Left Sense
3
N/A
N/A
Bottom Sense
4
N/A
Sense
Top Sense
5
Right
LR
Right Excite
6
Left
LL
Left Excite
7
Bottom
UR
Bottom Excite
8
Top
UL
Top Excite
9
GND
GND
GND
Signal
PIN
VBAT
1
GND
2
2.4.8 Touch selector (JTSEL)
2.4.9 Battery connector (BAT-WB)
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Signal
PIN
GND
1
+V12S
2
SIO_FANI
3
SIO_FANO
4
2.4.10 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN)
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Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
GND
6 5 +V5S
422_RXDP
4 3 485-422_TXDP
422_RXDN
2 1 485-422_TXDN
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
GND
12
11
MIC1_JD
LIN1_JD
10 9 FRONT_JD
MIC1_L
8 7 MIC1_R
LIN1_L
6 5 LIN1_R
GND
4 3 GND
FRONT_L
2 1 FRONT_R
2.4.11 Serial port 1 in RS-422/485 mode (J422/485)
2.4.12 Audio connector (JAUDIO)
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Signal
PIN
GND
3
LVDS_BLKT_CTRL
2
+5V
1
Variation Resistor
(Recommended: 4.7KΩ,
>1/16W)
2.4.13 LCD backlight brightness adjustment (JVR)
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Signal
PIN
+5V
5
BRIADJ
4
BKLEN
3
GND
2
+12V
1
Signal
Signal Description
BRIADJ
Vadj = 0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W)
BKLEN
LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal
2.4.14 LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL)
Note:
For inverters with adjustable Backlight function, it is possible to control the LCD brightness through
the VR signal controlled by JVR. Please see the JVR section for detailed circuitry information.
2.4.14.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL)
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Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
DCD
1 2 RXD
TXD
3 4 DTR
GND
6 DSR
RTS
7 8 CTS
RI2
9
10
NC
Signal
PIN
4-Wire
5-Wire
8-Wire
TGND
9
GND
GND
GND
CY-
8
Top
UL
Top Excite
CY+
7
Bottom
UR
Bottom Excite
CX-
6
Left
LL
Left Excite
CX+
5
Right
LR
Right Excite
CSENSE
4
NA
Sense
Top Sense
CY+
3
NA
NA
Bottom Sense
CX-
2
NA
NA
Left Sense
CX+
1
NA
NA
Right Sense
2.4.15 Serial port 2 connector (JCOM2)
2.4.16 Touch connector (JTOUCH)
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Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
+5V
20
19
GND
SMB_DATA_S
18
17
SMB_CLK_S
GP17
16
15
GP27
GP16
14
13
GP26
GP15
12
11
GP25
GP14
10 9 GP24
GP13
8 7 GP23
GP12
6 5 GP22
GP11
4 3 GP21
GP10
2 1 GP20
2.4.17 General purpose I/O connector (JDIO)
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Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
GND
10 9 CASEOPEN#
+3.3V
8 7 HD_LED#
PWR_LED#
6 5 3.3V
GND
4 3 SYS_RST#
GND
2 1 EXT_PWRBTN#
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
7 NC
MS_CLK#
6 5 MS_DAT#
+VCC_KB
4 3 GND
KB_CLK#
2 1 KB_DAT#
2.4.18 Miscellaneous setting connector (JFP)
2.4.19 Keyboard & Mouse connector (JKBMS)
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Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
LPC_LDRQ#
14
13
+5V
GND
12
11
+5V
GND
10 9 LPC_SERIRQ
CLK_JLPC
8 7 LPC_AD3
LPC_FRAME#
6 5 LPC_AD2
A_RST#
4 3 LPC_AD1
+3.3V
2 1 LPC_AD0
Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
+3.3V
1 2 GND
CS#
3 4 SPI_CLK
DI_R
5 6 SPI_DO
HOLD#
7
2.4.20 Low pin count interface connector (JLPC)
2.4.21 SPI connector (JSPI)
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Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
+12V
39
40
+12V
GND
37
38
GND
LVDSB_CLK#
35
36
LVDSA_CLK#
LVDSB_CLK
33
34
LVDSA_CLK
GND
31
32
GND
LVDSB_DATA3#
29
30
LVDSB_DATA2#
LVDSB_DATA3
27
28
LVDSB_DATA2
GND
25
26
GND
LVDSB_DATA1#
23
24
LVDSB_DATA0#
LVDSB_DATA1
21
22
LVDSB_DATA0
GND
19
20
GND
LVDSA_DATA3#
17
18
LVDSA_DATA2#
LVDSA_DATA3
15
16
LVDSA_DATA2
GND
13
14
GND
LVDSA_DATA1#
11
12
LVDSA_DATA0#
LVDSA_DATA1
9
10
LVDSA_DATA0
GND
7
8
GND
LVDS_DDC_CLK
5 6 LVDS_DDC_DATA
+3.3V
3
4
+5V
+3.3V
1
2
+5V
2.4.22 LVDS connector (JLVDS)
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Signal
PIN
PIN
Signal
+5V
1 2 GND
N1/ N3/ N5
3 4 GND
P1/ P3/ P5
5 6 P0/ P2/P4
GND
7 8 N0/ N2/N4
GND
9
10
+5V
Signal
PIN
GND
1
+5V
2
JUSB1
JUSB2
JUSB3
SATA1_PWR
SATA2_PWR
2.4.23 USB connector 0 & 1/ 4 & 5/ 2 & 3 (JUSB1/2/3)
2.4.24 SATA1/2 Power connector (SATA1_PWR/ SATA2_PWR)
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3.1 Introduction
The BIOS setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. In this
following chapter will describe how to access the BIOS setup program and the
configuration options that may be changed.
3.2 Starting Setup
The AMI BIOS™ is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS
reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of checking
out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS will seek an operating system
on one of the disks and then launch and turn control over to the operating system.
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two ways:
By pressing <Del> immediately after switching the system on, or
By pressing the <Del> key when the following message appears briefly at the bottom of the
screen during the POST (Power On Self Test).
Press DEL to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the
system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" button on the
system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete>
keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error
message will be displayed and you will again be asked to.
Press F1 to Continue, DEL to enter SETUP
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Button
Description
↑
Move to previous item
↓
Move to next item
←
Move to the item in the left hand
→
Move to the item in the right hand
Esc key
Main Menu -- Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and
return to Main Menu
PgUp key
Increase the numeric value or make changes
PgDn key
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
+ key
Increase the numeric value or make changes
- key
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
(Shift) F2 key
Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward, (Shift) F2 to select
color backward
F3 key
Calendar, only for Status Page Setup Menu
F4 key
Reserved
F5 key
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
F6 key
Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup
Menu
F7 key
Load the default
F8 key
Reserved
F9 key
Reserved
F10 key
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
3.3 Using Setup
In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the
PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to
quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program
using the keyboard.
Navigating Through The Menu Bar
Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in.
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
To Display a Sub Menu
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press
<Enter>. A “” pointer marks all sub menus.
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3.4 Getting Help
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc> or the F1
key again.
3.5 In Case of Problems
If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your computer no
longer is able to boot, the AMI BIOS supports an override to the CMOS settings which
resets your system to its defaults.
The best advice is to only alter settings which you thoroughly understand. To this end, we
strongly recommend that you avoid making any changes to the chipset defaults. These
defaults have been carefully chosen by both Award and your systems manufacturer to
provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change
to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override.
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3.6 BIOS setup
Once you enter the AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the
screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and exit choices.
Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and enter the
sub-menu.
3.6.1 Main Menu
This section allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer and
set the system clock.
3.6.1.1 System Language
Use this option to select system language
3.6.1.2 System Date
Use the system time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and
seconds.
3.6.1.3 System Time
Use the system Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.
Note: BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only, and may
not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the Avalue website
(www.avalue.com.tw) to download the latest product and BIOS information.
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Item
Options
Description
Launch PXE OpROM
Disabled,
Enabled
Enable or disable Boot Option for Legacy
Network Devices
Launch Storage OpROM
Disabled,
Enabled
Enable or disable Boot Option for Legacy
Mass storage devices With Option ROM.
3.6.2 Advanced BIOS settings
This section allows you to configure your CPU and other system devices for basic operation
through the following sub-menus.
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Item
Options
Description
PCI ROM Priority
Legacy ROM
EFI Compatible ROM
In case of multiple Option ROMs (legacy and
EFI compatible), specifies what PCI Option
ROM to launch.
PCI Latency Timer
32 PCI Bus Clocks
64 PCI Bus Clocks
96 PCI Bus Clocks
128 PCI Bus Clocks
160 PCI Bus Clocks
192 PCI Bus Clocks
224 PCI Bus Clocks
248 PCI Bus Clocks
Value to be programmed into PCI Latency
Timer Register.
VGA Palette Snoop
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or Disables VGA Palette registers
Snooping.
PERR# Generation
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or Disables PCI Device to Generate
PERR#
SERR# Generation
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or Disables PCI Device to Generate
SERR#
3.6.2.1 PCI Subsystem Settings
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Item
Options
Description
Relaxed Ordering
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or Disables PCI Express Device
Relaxed ordering.
Extended Tag
Enabled
Disabled
If Enabled, allows Device to use 8-bit Tag field
as a requester.
No Snoop
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or Disables PCI Express Device No
Snoop Option.
Maximum Payload
Auto
128 bytes
256 bytes
512 bytes
1024 bytes
2048 bytes
4096 bytes
Set Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device
or allow System BIOS to select the value.
Maximum Read Request
Auto
128 bytes
256 bytes
512 bytes
1024 bytes
2048 bytes
4096 bytes
Set Maximum Read Request of PCI Express
Device or allow System BIOS to select the
value.
ASPM Support
Force L0s
Auto
Disabled
Set the ASPM Level:
— Force L0s - Force all links to L0s State
— AUTO- BIOS auto configure:
— DISABLE-Disables ASPM.
Extended Synch
Enabled
Disabled
If Enabled, allows generation of Extended
Synchronization patterns.
3.6.2.1.1 PCI Express Settings
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Link Training Retry
Disabled
2
3
5
Defines number of Retry Attempts software
will take to retrain the link if previous training
attempt was unsuccessful.
Link Training Timeout (uS)
1~100
Defines number of Microseconds software will
wait before polling “Link Training” bit in Link
Status register. Value ranges from 1 to 100
uS.
Unpopulated Links
Keep Link ON
Disable Link
In order to save power, software will disable
unpopulated PCI Express links, if this option is
set to “Disable Link”
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Item
Options
Description
Enable ACPI Auto Configuration
Disabled,
Enabled
Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI Auto
Configuration.
Enable Hibernation
Disabled,
Enabled
Enables or Disables System ability to
Hibernate (OS/S4 Sleep State). This option
may be not effective with some OS.
ACPI Sleep State
Suspend Disabled,
S3 (Suspend to RAM)
Select the highest ACPI sleep state the
system will enter, when the SUSPEND button
is pressed.
Lock Legacy Resources
Disabled,
Enabled
Enables or Disables Lock of Legacy
Resources.
3.6.2.2 ACPI Settings
You can use this item to set up ACPI Configuration.
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Item
Options
Description
PSS Support
Enabled
Disable Link
Enable/Disable the generation of ACPI_PPC,
and _PCT objects.
PSTATE Adjustment
PState 0
PState 1
PState 2
PState 3
PState 4
PState 5
PState 6
PState 7
Provided to adjust startup P-state level
PCC Adjustment
PState 0
PState 1
PState 2
PState 3
PState 4
PState 5
PState 6
PState 7
Provided to adjust _PPC object
NX Mode
Enabled
Disable Link
Enable/disable No-execute page protection
function.
SVM Mode
Enabled
Disable Link
Enable/disable CPU Virtualisation
C6 Mode
Enabled
Disable Link
Auto
Enable/disable C6
3.6.2.3 CPU Configuration
Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the
CPU.
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3.6.2.3.1 Node 0 Information
3.6.2.4 IDE Configuration
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Item
Options
Description
Legacy USB support
Enabled
Disabled
Auto
Enables Legacy USB support.
AUTO disables legacy support if no USB
devices are connected. DISABLE will keep
USB devices available only for EFI
applications.
ECHI hand-off
Enabled
Disabled
This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI
hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change
should be claimed by EHCI driver.
USB transfer time-out
1sec / 5sec
10sec / 20sec
The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and
Interrupt transfers.
Device reset time-out
10sec / 20sec
30sec / 40sec
USB mass storage device Start Unit command
time-out.
Device power-up delay
Auto
Manual
Maximum time the device will take before it
properly reports itself to the Host Controller.
“Auto” uses default value: for a Root port it is
100ms, for a Hub port the delay is taken from
Hub descriptor.
Device power-up delay in
seconds
1~40
Delay range is 1~40 seconds, in one second
increments.
JetFlashTranscend 4GB 1100
Auto
Floppy
Forced FDD
Hard-disk
CD-ROM
Mass storage device emulation type. “AUTO”
enumerates devices according to their media
format. Optical drives are emulated as
“CDROM”, drives with no media will be
emulated according to a drive type.
3.6.2.5 USB Configuration
The USB configuration menu is used to read USB configuration information and configure
USB.
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3.6.2.6 H/W Monitor
The H/W Monitor shows the operating temperature, fan speeds and system voltages.
Temperature
SYSTIN temperature
APUTIN temperature
FCHTIN temperature
Fan speed
CPU Fan0 Speed
Voltage
CPUVCORE
D5V
AVCC
3VCC
V1P8
V1P5
APU_NB
3VSB
APU_NB
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Item
Option
Description
Restore on AC Power
Loss
Power Off
Power On
Last State
Set Restore on AC Power Loss
for ATX Mode
3.6.2.7 Super IO Configuration
You can use this item to set up or change the Super IO configuration for FDD controllers,
parallel ports and serial ports. Please refer to 3.6.2.7.1 and 3.6.2.7.2 for more information.
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Item
Option
Description
Serial Port
Enabled,
Disabled
Use the Serial port option to
enable or disable the serial port.
Change Settings
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
Use the change Settings option to
change the serial port IO port
address and interrupt address.
3.6.2.7.1 Serial Port 0 Configuration
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Item
Option
Description
Serial Port
Enabled,
Disabled
Use the Serial port option to
enable or disable the serial port.
Change Settings
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
Use the change Settings option to
change the serial port IO port
address and interrupt address.
Serial Port2 232/422/485
RS232,
RS422,
RS485
Change the Serial Port mode.
Select <RS232> or
<RS422><RS485> mode
3.6.2.7.2 Serial Port 1 Configuration
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3.6.3 Advanced Chipset Features
3.6.3.1 North Bridge
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Item
Option
Description
Port 4/5/6/7 Control
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or disables Port 4/5/6/7
Control
ASPM Mode Control
Disabled
L0s Entry
L1 Entry
L0s and L1 Entry
NB root port ASPM mode control
Hotplug Mode Control
Disabled
Hotplug Basic
Hotplug Server
Hotplug Enhanced
Hotplug Inboard
NB root port Hotplug mode control
Link Speed
MaxSpeed
Pcie Gen1
Pcie Gen2
NB root port Pcie link speed, the
link speed may be overwritten by
Pspp settings.
3.6.3.1.1 GFX Configuration
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Option
Description
Integrated graphics
Auto
Disabled
Forced
Enables Integrated Graphics
controller
Bank Interleaving
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or disables Bank
interleaving
IOMMU Mode
Disabled
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
2GB
IOMMU is supported on LINUX
based systems to convert 32bit
I/O to 64bit MMIO.
Memory Clock
Auto
400MHz
533MHz
667MHz
This option allows User to select
different Memory Clock. Default
value is 400MHz.
Memory Clear
Cleared
Not cleared
Memory clear functionality control
3.6.3.1.2 Memory configuration
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3.6.3.1.1 Node 0 Information
View Memory Information related to Node 0
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Item
Option
Description
DP0 Output Mode
Travis DP-to-LVDS
Disabled
NB PCIE Connect Type (Display
device)
DP1 Output Mode
HDMI
Disabled
LVDS Panel Config Select
LVDS Option 1 800x600
LVDS Option 2 1024x768
LVDS Option 3 1280x720
LVDS Option 4 1280x800
LVDS Option 5 1280x1024
LVDS Option 6 1366x768
LVDS Option 7 1440x900
LVDS Option 8 1600x900
LVDS Option 9 1920x1024
LVDS Panel Configuration
LVDS Back Light PWM
00%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Select LVDS back light PWM duty
3.6.3.2 North Bridge LVDS configuration
Note:
For LVDS Back Light PWM to function, LVDS has to be chosen as Output mode in DP0.
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3.6.3.3 South Bridge
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Item
Option
Description
OnChip SATA Type
Native IDE
AHCI
Legacy IDE
Native IDE /n RAID /n AHCI /n
AHCI / n Legacy IDE /n
IDEAHCI /n HyperFlash.
SATA Force Raid
No Function
Force Raid
No function: Raid 5
Force Raid: Raid 0/1
OnChip IDE mode
Legacy Mode
Native Mode
Options for OnChip IDE mode
SATA IDE Combined Mode
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or disables SATA IDE
Combined Mode
Combined Mode Option
SATA as primary
SATA as secondary
Settings for combined Mode
Option
SATA ESP on PORT0/1/2/3/4/5
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or disables SATA ESP
on PORT0/1/2/3/4/5
SATA Power on
PORT0/1/2/3/4/5
Enabled
Power down
Settings for SATA Power on
PORT0/1/2/3/4/5
3.6.3.3.1 SB SATA Configuration
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Item
Option
Description
USB PORT 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or disables USB PORT
0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8
USB Device Wakeup From S3
or S4
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or disables USB Device
Wakeup From S3 or S4
3.6.3.3.2 SB USB Configuration
3.6.3.3.3 SB HD Azalia Configuration
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Option
Description
HD Audio Azalia Device
Auto
Enabled
Disabled
HD Audio Azalia Device
Configuration
HD Onboard PIN Config
Enabled
Disabled
HD Onboard PIN Configuration
Azalia Front Panel
Auto
Disabled
Azalia Front Panel Configuration
SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin Config
GPIO
Azalia
SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin Configuration
Azalia Snoop
Enabled
Disabled
Azalia Snoop Configuration
Item
Option
Description
Setup Prompt Timeout
1~65535
Number of seconds to wait for
setup activation key.
65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite
waiting.
Bootup NumLock State
On
Off
Select the keyboard NumLock
state
Quiet Boot
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or Disables Quiet Boot
Option
Fast Boot
Enabled
Disabled
Enables or Disables boot with
initialization of a minimal set of
devices required to launch active
boot option. Has no effect for BBS
boot options
3.6.4 Boot
Use Boot menu to set system boot options.
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GateA20 Active
Upon request
Always
UPON REQUEST –GA20 can be
disabled using BIOS services.
ALWAYS- do not allow disabling
GA20; this option is useful when
any RT code is executed above
1MB
Option ROM Messages
Force BIOS
Keep current
Set display mode for Option ROM
Interrupt 19 Capture
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled: allows Option ROMs to
trap Int 19
Boot Option #1/2
Sets the system boot order
3.6.5 Security
Use the Security menu to set system and user password.
3.6.5.1 Administrator Password
This setting specifies a password that must be entered to access the BIOS Setup Utility. If
only the Administrator's password is set, then this only limits access to the BIOS setup
program and is only asked for when entering the BIOS setup program. By default, no
password is specified.
3.6.5.2 User Password
This setting specifies a password that must be entered to access the BIOS Setup Utility or
to boot the system. If only the User's password is set, then this is a power on password and
must be entered to boot or enter the BIOS setup program. In the BIOS setup program, the
User will have Administrator rights. By default, no password is specified.
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3.6.6 Save & Exit
3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Exit
Use the save changes and reset option to save the changes made to the BIOS options and
to exit the BIOS configuration setup program.
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3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Exit
Use the Discard changes and Exit option to exit the system without saving the changes
made to the BIOS configuration setup program.
3.6.6.3 Save Changes and Reset
Any changes made to BIOS settings are stored in NVRAM. The setup program then exits
and reboots the controller.
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3.6.6.4 Discard Changes and Reset
Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are
discarded. The setup program then exits and reboots the controller.
3.6.6.5 Save Changes
Changes made to BIOS settings during this session are committed to NVRAM. The setup
program remains active, allowing further changes.
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3.6.6.6 Discard Changes
Any changes made to BIOS settings during this session of the BIOS setup program are
discarded. The BIOS setup continues to be active.
3.6.6.7 Restore Defaults
This option restores all BIOS settings to the factory default. This option is useful if the
controller exhibits unpredictable behavior due to an incorrect or inappropriate BIOS setting.
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3.6.6.8 Save as user defaults
This option saves a copy of the current BIOS settings as the User Defaults. This option is
useful for preserving custom BIOS setup configurations.
3.6.6.9 Restore as user defaults
This option restores all BIOS settings to the user defaults. This option is useful for restoring
previously preserved custom BIOS setup configurations.
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3.6.6.10 Boot override
This option lists all possible bootable devices and allows the user to override the Boot
Option Priorities list for the current boot. If no changes have been made to the BIOS setup
options, the system will continue booting to the selected device without first rebooting. If
BIOS setup options have been changed and saved, a reboot will be required and the boot
override selection will not be valid.
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4. Drivers Installation
Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are
for your reference and may not be exactly the same as
shown on your screen.
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Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to
CD-ROM drive, and it should show the
index page of Avalue’s products
automatically. If not, locate Index.htm
and choose the product from the menu
left,.
Note: The installation procedures and
screen shots in this section are
based on Windows 2000
operation system.
Step 2. Select Next to the next step.
Step 1. Locate 「\Audio\Realtek
\ALC892\setup.exe」.
Step 3. Select Next to the next step.
4.1 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC892)
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Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to
DVD-ROM drive, and it should show the
index page of Avalue’s products
automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and
choose the product from the menu left.
Note: The installation procedures and
screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.
Step 3. Click Install to run the installation.
Step 1. Locate 「Realtek\8111E」and
choose your system OS.
Step 4. Click Finish to complete
installation
Step 2. Click Next.
4.2 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek 8111E)
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Insert the Supporting DVD-ROM to
DVD-ROM drive, and it should show the
index page of Avalue’s products
automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and
choose the product from the menu left.
Note: The installation procedures and
screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.
Step 4. Click Next.
Step 2. Choose language, Click Next.
Step 5. Click Accept to continue setup.
Step 3. Click Install to begin installation.
Step 6. Installing.
4.3 Install Display Driver (For AMD Fusion Accelerated Processors)
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5. Mechanical Drawing
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Unit: mm
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Unit: mm
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