Avalue Technology SENX-BYT User Manual

SENX-BYT

Intel® Celeron® SoC J1900 Processor
Nano ITX Motherboard

User’s Manual

1st Ed – 19 November 2014

Part No. E2047SNXB00R

SENX-BYT User’s Manual

FCC Statement

Notice

Copyright Notice

Trademark Acknowledgement

Disclaimer

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:

(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.

This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time.
For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.

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Life Support Policy

A Message to the Customer

otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration
purposes only. Avalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such
application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.

Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN

LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
OF Avalue Technology Inc.

As used herein:

1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are
intended for surgical implant into body, or (b) support or sustain life and
whose failure to perform, when properly used in accordance with instructions
for use provided in the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in
significant injury to the user.

2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system

whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure
of the life support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.

Avalue Customer Services

Each and every Avalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure

reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new Avalue device is destined for the laboratory or the factory
floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation
for which the name Avalue has come to be known.

Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s customer services. To

ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.

Technical Support

We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can
easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more

detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s manual

first.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:

http://www.avalue.com.tw/

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Content

1. Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 7

1.1 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 7

1.2 Packing List .................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Document Amendment History ....................................................................... 8

1.4 Manual Objectives .......................................................................................... 9

1.5 Specifications ............................................................................................... 10

1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram........................................................ 13

2. Hardware Configuration ........................................................................................... 14

2.1 Product Overview ......................................................................................... 15

2.2 Installation Procedure ................................................................................... 17

2.3 Jumper and Connector List .......................................................................... 18

2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ..................................................................... 20

2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT2) ............................................................................ 20

2.4.2 ME update (For Flash BIOS use) (JME) ................................................ 20

2.4.3 LVDS VCC jumper (JPWR_LVDS1) ...................................................... 21

2.4.4 Front Panel Switches (F_PANEL1) ....................................................... 21

2.4.5 Speaker connector (JSPK) .................................................................... 22

2.4.6 CPU Fan connector (CFAN1) ................................................................ 22

2.4.7 SATA Power connector (SATA Power) ................................................. 23

2.4.8 Inverter connector (Inverter) .................................................................. 23

2.4.9 LVDS connector (LVDS1) ..................................................................... 24

2.4.10 Battery connector (JBAT) ...................................................................... 24

2.4.11 General Purpose I/O connector (GPIO1) .............................................. 25

2.4.12 DEBUG connector (JDEBUG) ............................................................... 25

2.4.13 Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) connector (LAN1) ................................................. 26

3.BIOS Setup .................................................................................................................... 27

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 28

3.2 Starting Setup ............................................................................................... 28

3.3 Using Setup .................................................................................................. 29

3.4 Getting Help ................................................................................................. 30

3.5 In Case of Problems ..................................................................................... 30

3.6 BIOS setup ................................................................................................... 31

3.6.1 Main Menu ............................................................................................ 31

3.6.1.1 System Language ......................................................................... 32

3.6.1.2 System Date ................................................................................. 32

3.6.1.3 System Time ................................................................................. 32

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3.6.2 Advanced BIOS settings ....................................................................... 32

3.6.2.1 ACPI Settings ............................................................................... 33

3.6.2.2 Power Management Configuration ............................................... 36

3.6.2.3 LAN Configuration ........................................................................ 40

3.6.2.4 IT8772E Super IO Configuration................................................... 41

3.6.2.4.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration ............................................................ 41

3.6.2.5 IT8772E HW Monitor .................................................................... 43

3.6.2.6 CPU Configuration ........................................................................ 44

3.6.2.7 PPM Configuration ........................................................................ 48

3.6.2.8 SATA Configuration ...................................................................... 51

3.6.2.9 Miscellaneous Configuration ......................................................... 56

3.6.2.10 LPSS & SCC Configuration .......................................................... 58

3.6.2.11 CSM Configuration ....................................................................... 64

3.6.2.12 USB Configuration ........................................................................ 70

3.6.3 Chipset ................................................................................................ 75

3.6.3.1 North Bridge ................................................................................ 75

3.6.3.1.1 Intel IGD Configuration ................................................................. 76

3.6.3.1.2 LCD Control .................................................................................. 85

3.6.3.2 South Bridge ............................................................................... 87

3.6.3.2.1 Azalia HD Audio............................................................................ 88

3.6.3.2.2 USB Configuration ........................................................................ 93

3.6.3.2.3 PCI Express Configuration ........................................................... 98

3.6.4 Security ............................................................................................. 105

3.6.5 Boot ................................................................................................... 106

3.6.6 Save and exit ..................................................................................... 107

3.6.6.1 Save Changes and Exit .............................................................. 107

3.6.6.2 Discard Changes and Exit .......................................................... 107

3.6.6.3 Save Changes and Reset ........................................................... 107

3.6.6.4 Discard Changes and Reset ....................................................... 107

3.6.6.5 Save Changes ............................................................................ 107

3.6.6.6 Discard Changes ........................................................................ 108

3.6.6.7 Restore Defaults ......................................................................... 108

3.6.6.8 Save as User Defaults ................................................................ 108

3.6.6.9 Restore User Defaults ................................................................ 108

3.6.6.10 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device .................................... 108

4. Drivers Installation..................................................................................................... 109

4.1 Install Chipset Driver .................................................................................. 110

4.2 Install Video Driver ..................................................................................... 111

4.3 Install LAN Driver (For Realtek 8111G Gigabit Ethernet) ........................... 112

4.4 Install Audio Driver (For Realtek ALC662 HD Audio) ................................. 113

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4.5 Install MBI Driver ........................................................................................ 114

4.6 Install TXE Driver ....................................................................................... 115

5. Mechanical Drawing .................................................................................................. 116

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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:

 Motherboard x 1
 SATA cable x 1
 SATA Power cable x 1
 Driver/Utility CD x 1

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Revision

Date

By

Comment

1st

November 2014

Avalue

Initial Release

1.3 Document Amendment History

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1.4 Manual Objectives

This manual describes in details Avalue Technology SENX-BYT 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
SENX-BYT 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.

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

 Intel® Celeron® Processor J1900 (2M Cache, up to 2.42 GHz)

eMMC

 Onboard eMMC (BOM Optional 4GB / 8GB /16GB) Default onboard 32GB

BIOS

 AMI uEFI BIOS 64Mbit SPI Flash ROM

I/O Chip

 iTE 8772E

System Memory

 1 x 204-pin DDR3L 1333/1600 SODIMMs, Up to 8 GB

Watchdog Timer

 H/W Reset, 1sec. – 65535sec./min.
 1sec. or 1min. step

H/W Status

Monitor

 CPU & system temperature monitoring
 Voltages monitoring

Buzzer

 Buzzer onboard

Expansion

 1 x half size Mini PCI-e supported mSATA
 1 x full size Mini PCI-e supported WiFi or communication module
 1 x SIM Card slot

DIO

 1 x 2 x 3 pin, pitch 2.54 m connector for 4 bit General Purpose I/O

Display

Chipset

 Intel® Celeron® SoC integrated Graphics

Resolution

 Dual display : HDMI+ VGA, HDMI+LVDS, VGA+LVDS
 HDMI 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
 VGA 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
 Dual channel 18/24 bit LVDS (by Chrontel CH7511B-BF)

Ethernet

Chipset

 1 x Realtek RTL8111G PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet

Ethernet Interface

 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

Audio

Chipset

 Realtek ALC662 HD Audio Decoding Controller

Audio Interface

 Mic-In, Line-out

Audio Amplifier

 Realtek ALC105 3W Stereo Class-D Audio amplifier

I/O

Rear Side External

I/O Connector

 1 x RJ-45
 1 x HDMI
 1 x VGA
 2 x USB 2.0
 1 x USB 3.0
 1 x COM port (Pin 9 without power)
 1 x SD card slot support SD/ SDHC Card

1.5 Specifications

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 1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in
 1 x Power LED
 1 x Power button
 1 x reset button
 1 x SMA connector

Internal I/O

Connector

 Storage:
 1 x full size Mini PCI-e supported mSATA
 1 x SATAII connector
 1 x 1 x 4 pin, pitch 2.5mm connector for SATA power
 1 x half size Mini PCI-e supported WiFi or communication module
 1 x SIM Card slot
 1 x 2 x 15 pin, pitch 2.0mm connector for LVDS
 1 x 1 x 6 pin, pitch 2.0mm connector for Inverter
 1 x 2 x 3 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for Inverter power selection
 1 x 2 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for DEBUG connector (for android only)
 1 x 2 x 3 pin, pitch 2.0mm connector for 4 bit GPIO
 1 x 1 x 4 pin, pitch 2.0mm connector for speaker
 1 x 1 x 4 pin, pitch 2.5mm connector for CPU Fan connector
 1 x 2 x 5 pin, pitch 2.54mm connector for front panel
 1 x 1 x 2 pin, pitch 1.25mm connector battery connector
 1 x 1 x 2 pin, pitch 2.0mm connector for battery CMOS connector
 1 x 1 x 2 pin, pitch 2.0mm connector for update ME
 1 Pitch 2.5mm DC Jack

Mechanical &

Environmental

Power

Requirement

 DC in + 12V

Power Type

 ATX mode

ACPI

 Support S0, S3, S4, S5

Operating Temp.

 0°C ~ 60°C

Storage Temp.

 -40°C ~ 75°C

Operating

Humidity

 0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Size (L x W)

 4.72" x 4.72" (120mm x 120mm)

Weight

 0.40 kg

Limitation

 Intel SD Host Controller shows an exclamation mark in device manager list. ACPI for android PCI

mode windows will be described in manual.

 HDMI Output,1152 x 864 / 1280 x 768 / 1280 x 800 / 1280 x 960 / 1360 x 768 / 1366 x 768 / 1400 x

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1050 / 1440 x 900 / 1600 x 900 / 1680 x 1050
can only set as Center Image, it won’t have problem if set as VGA Output

 Screen shows noise under DOS mode
 Power interruption can’t be supported under 0.2 / 0.1 second.
 Reset Sequence May Not Complete Under Certain Conditions

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Onboard Intel® Celeron® Processor

J1900 (2M Cache, up to 2.42 GHz)

Ext USB 2.0 x 2

Type A

Memory Bus

DDR3L 1333/1600

SODIMM, up to 8GB

SATA II Connector

iTE 8772E

SATA II

Ext VGA

SPI

AMI uEFI BIOS,

64 Mbit SPI Flash

ROM

Codec

Ext Mic in x1

Ext Line out x1

1 x Realtek

RT8111G

Gigabit Ethernet

PCI-e

Ext. SD/SDHC card

socket x1

SATA II

Ext HDMI

DD0

Realtek ALC662

Audio Codec

WDT

Dual channel 18/24

bit LVDS

Chrontel 7511B DD1

1 x 1 x 4 pin, pitch

2.5mm connector
for SATA power

USB 2.0

Audio Amplifier
Realtek ALC105

Speaker out 3W x 2

1 x 4 pin header

PCI-e/USB

Onboard eMMC

BOM Optional

SMA connector x 1

1 x 2 x 3 pin, pitch

2.0mm connector

for 4 Bit GPIO

Ext RS232 x 1

Pin9 without Power

Int Mini PCI-e

Half size Slot x 1

supported mSATA

Only

SIM Card slot x 1

Int Mini PCI-e

Full size Slot x 1

Ext USB 3.0 x 1

Type A

USB 3.0

1.6 Architecture Overview—Block Diagram

The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of SENX-BYT.

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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 BIOS settings to support flat
panel.

4. Connect power supply to the board via the DC Jack.

5. Turn on the power.

6. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use the "Save & Exit \
Restore Defaults" feature.

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Jumpers

Label

Function

Note

JPWR_LVDS1

LVDS VCC jumper

2 x 3 header, pitch 2.54 mm

JBAT2

Clear CMOS

1 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm

JME

ME update (For Flash BIOS use)

1 x 2 header, pitch 2.00 mm

Connectors

Label

Function

Note

F_PANEL1

Front Panel Switches

2 x 5 header, pitch 2.54 mm

MPCIE1

Mini-PCI-e connector

HDMI

HDMI connector

ATX_12V

DC in +12V DC Jack

JSPK

Speaker connector

1 x 4 wafer, pitch 2.00 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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COM1

Serial port connector

SATA1

Serial ATA connector

SATA Power

SATA Power connector

1 x 4 wafer, pitch 2.50 mm

LAN1

Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) connector

USB2.0

2 x USB 2.0 connector

USB3.0

1 x USB 3.0 connector

CFAN1

CPU Fan connector

1 x 4 wafer, pitch 2.50 mm

DIMM1

DDR3L SDRAM DIMM socket

VGA1

VGA connector

SMA

Onboard SMA connector

GPIO1

General Purpose I/O connector

2 x 3 header, pitch 2.54 mm

JBAT

Battery connector

1 x 2 wafer, pitch 1.25 mm

mSATA1

Half size Mini PCI-e slot

Support mSATA only

RSTMH1

Reset button

F_MIC1

Mic-in audio jack

F_OUT1

Line-out audio jack

SD1

SD card slot support SD/SDHC card

PWR_LED

LED Power connector

Power button

Power on button

Inverter

Inverter connector

1 x 6 wafer, pitch 2.00 mm

JDEBUG

DEBUG connector (for android only)

1 x 2 header, pitch 2.54 mm

LVDS1

LVDS connector

2 x 15 header, pitch 2.00 mm

SIM1

SIM card slot

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* Default

Normal*

Clear CMOS

Pin

Define

Open

Normal

Short

Clear CMOS

* Default

Open*

Short

2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors

2.4.1 Clear CMOS (JBAT2)

2.4.2 ME update (For Flash BIOS use) (JME)

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* Default

+3.3V*

+5V

+12V

Signal

PIN

PIN

Signal

+HD_LED

1

2

+P_LED

-HD_LED

3

4

-P_LED

RST

5

6

PWR_ON

RST

7

8

-PWR_ON

NC

9

2.4.3 LVDS VCC jumper (JPWR_LVDS1)

2.4.4 Front Panel Switches (F_PANEL1)

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Note:

Support 3W 8ΩX 2 speaker.
Mapping connector PHR-4.

PIN

Signal

1

INTSPL+

2

NC 3 NC

4

INTSPR-

PIN

Signal

4

Control

3

RPM

2

+12V

1

Ground

2.4.5 Speaker connector (JSPK)

2.4.6 CPU Fan connector (CFAN1)

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PIN

Signal

Max current

1

12V

1A

2

GND

3

GND

4 5V

1A

PIN

Signal

Max current

1

+12V

1A

2

+12V

1A

3

BLK_ON

4

Brightness

5 GND

6 GND

2.4.7 SATA Power connector (SATA Power)

2.4.8 Inverter connector (Inverter)

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Note:

1. Mapping connector 1 x 2 x 15 pin, pitch 2.0mm
connector.

2. The VCC voltage can be change by
JPWR_LVDS1 jumper. (Page.21)

Signal

PIN

PIN

Signal

VCC

30

29

VCC

VCC

28

27

VCC

GND

26

25

GND

CLK-

24

23

TX2-

CLK+

22

21

TX2+

TX1-

20

19

TX0-

TX1+

18

17

TX0+

TX3-

16

15

GND

TX3+

14

13

DTX3-

GND

12

11

DTX3+

DCLK-

10 9 DTX2-

DCLK+

8 7 DTX2+

DTX1-

6 5 DTX0-

DTX1+

4 3 DTX0+

GND

2 1 GND

PIN

Signal

1

BAT

2

GND

2.4.9 LVDS connector (LVDS1)

2.4.10 Battery connector (JBAT)

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Signal

PIN

PIN

Signal

GPIO_S522

1

2

GPIO_S524

GPIO_S523

3

4

GPIO_S525

GND

5

6

VCC3 (1.8V)

Signal

PIN

PIN

Signal

GPIO_S0_SC57

1

2

GPIO_S0_SC61

Note:

For android debug Pin.

2.4.11 General Purpose I/O connector (GPIO1)

Note:

The pin 6 only supported VCC 1.8V.

2.4.12 DEBUG connector (JDEBUG)

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Note:

This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the
table below for the LAN port LED.

Speed
Status

Speed

Description

Speed

Status

Speed

Description

OFF

No Light

OFF

10Mbps

connection

Orange

Linked

Green

100Mbps

connection

Blinking

Data activity

Orange

1Gbps

connection

2.4.13 Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) connector (LAN1)

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3.BIOS Setup

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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 BIOS is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS reads
the system information contained in the NVRAM 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, F11 to popup menu

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 DEL to enter setup, F11 to popup menu

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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 NVRAM
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and
return to the pervious page or Main Menu

+ 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

F7 key

Previous Values

F8 key

Fail-Safe Values

F9 key

Optimized Defaults

F10 key

Save and Exit

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 BIOS supports an override to the NVRAM 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 AMI 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 BIOS 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.

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3.6.1.1 System Language

Use this option to select system language

3.6.1.2 System Date

Use the system date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.

3.6.1.3 System Time

Use the system time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes and
seconds.

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.

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

Enable ACPI Auto Configuration

Disabled[Default]

Enabled

Enables or Disables BIOS ACPI
Auto Configuration.

Enable Hibernation

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

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) [Default]

Select ACPI sleep state the system
will enter when the SUSPEND
button is pressed.

Lock Legacy Resources

Disabled[Default]

Enabled

Enables or Disables Lock of Legacy
Resources.

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Options

Description

USB KB/MS Wakeup Function

Disabled[Default]

Enabled

Wakeup System by USB KB and
MS.

Restore AC Power Loss

Power Off[Default]

Power On
Last State

Select AC power state when power
is re-applied after a power failure.

Wake system with Fixed Time

Disabled[Default]

Enabled

Enable or disable System wake on
alarm event. When enabled, System
will wake on the hr::min::sec
specified Notice: Please disable
EUP function.

Wake system with Dynamic Time

Disabled[Default]

Enabled

Enable or disable System wake on
alarm event. When enabled, System
will wake on the current time +
Increase minute(s) Notice: Please
disable EUP function.

Wake on LAN

Disabled[Default]

Enabled

Enable/Disable LAN to wake the
system.

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Options

Description

LAN Controller

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Enable or Disable LAN Controller.

3.6.2.3 LAN Configuration

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Description

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA).

3.6.2.4 IT8772E Super IO Configuration

You can use this item to set up or change the IT8772E Super IO configuration for serial
ports. Please refer to 3.6.2.4.1 and 3.6.2.10.2 for more information.

3.6.2.4.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration

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Option

Description

Serial Port

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable or Disable Serial Port
(COM).

Change Settings

Auto[Default]

IO=3F8h; IRQ=4,
IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12
IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12

IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12
IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12

Select an optimal setting for
Super IO device.

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3.6.2.5 IT8772E HW Monitor

The following system temperature, fan speed and voltage are monitored.

Temperature:

 System Temperature
 CPU Thermistor Temperature

Fan Speed:

 System Fan Speed
 CPU Fan speed

Voltage:

 VCORE
 DIMM Voltage
 VCC3

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3.6.2.6 CPU Configuration

Use the CPU configuration menu to view detailed CPU specification and configure the
CPU.

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Options

Description

Active Processor Cores

All[Default],

1
2
3

Number of cores to enable in each processor
package.

Limit CPUID Maximum

Disabled[Default],

Enabled

Disabled for Windows XP.

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Execute Disable Bit

Disabled,

Enabled[Default]

XD can prevent certain classed of malicious
buffer overflow attacks when combined with a
supporting OS (Windows Server 2003 SP1,
Windows XP SP2, SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat
Enterprise 3 Update 3.)

Hardware Prefetcher

Disabled,

Enabled[Default]

Enable the Mid Level Cache (L2) streamer
prefetcher.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Disabled,

Enabled[Default]

Enable the Mid Level Cache (L2) prefetching
of adjacent cache lines.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Disabled,

Enabled[Default]

When enabled, a VMM can utilize the
additional hardware capabilities provided by
Vanderpool Technology.

Power Technology

Disabled[Default]

Energy Efficient

Custom

Enable the power management features.

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Options

Description

EIST

Disabled,

Enabled[Default]

Enable/Disable Intel SpeedStep.

CPU C state Report

Disabled,

Enabled[Default]

Enable/Disable CPU C state report to OS.

Max CPU C-state

C1/C6/C7[Default]

This option controls Max C state that the
processor will support.

S0ix

Disabled[Default],

Enabled

Enable/Disable CPU S0ix state.

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Options

Description

Serial-ATA (SATA)

Enabled[Default]

Disabled,

Enable/Disable Serial ATA.

SATA Test Mode

Enabled

Disabled[Default],

Test Mode enable/disable.

SATA Speed Support

Gen1

Gen2[Default]

SATA Speed Support Gen1 or Gen2.

SATA ODD Port

Port0 ODD
Port1 ODD

No ODD[Default]

SATA ODD is Port0 or Port1.

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SATA Mode

IDE Mode

AHCI Mode[Default]

Select IDE/AHCI.

Serial-ATA Port 0/1

Enabled[Default]

Disabled,

Enable/Disable Serial ATA Port0/1.

SATA Port0/1 HotPlug

Enabled

Disabled[Default],

Enable/Disable SATA Port0/1 HotPlug.

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Options

Description

High Precision Timer

Enabled[Default]

Disabled,

Enable or Disable the Hight Precision Event
Timer.

Boot Timer with HPET Timer

Enabled

Disabled[Default],

Boot time calculation with Hight Precision
Event Timer Enabled.

PCI Express Dynamic Clock

Gating

Enabled

Disabled[Default],

Enable/Disable PCIE Dynamic Clock Gating.

OS Selection

Windows 8.X[Default]

Android

Windows 7

OS Selection.

3.6.2.10 LPSS & SCC Configuration

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Options

Description

LPSS & SCC Devices Mode

ACPI mode[Default]

PCI mode

LPSS _SCC Devices Mode
Settings.

SCC eMMC Support

Enabled eMMC 4.5 Support[Default]

Enable eMMC 4.41 Support

eMMC AUTO MODE

Disabled,

SCC eMMC Support
Enable/Disable.

SCC eMMC 4.5 DDR50 Support

Enabled[Default],

SCC eMMC 4.5 DDR50 Support

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Disabled

Enable/Disable.

SCC eMMC 4.5 HS200 Support

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

SCC eMMC 4.5 HS200 Support
Enable/Disable.

eMMC Secure Erase

Enabled

Disabled[Default],

Disable/Enable eMMC Secure
Erase. When enabled, all the
data on eMMC will be erased.

SCC SDIO Support

Enabled

Disabled[Default],

SCC SDIO Support
Enable/Disable.

SCC SD Card Support

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

SCC SD Card Support
Enable/Disable.

DDR50 Support for SDCard

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Disable/Enable DDR50
Capability in SD Card controller.

MIPI HSI Support

Enabled

Disabled[Default],

MIPI HSI Support
Enable/Disable.

3.6.2.11 CSM Configuration

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Options

Description

CSM Support

Enabled[Default]

Disabled,

Enable/Disable CSM Support.

GateA20 Active

Upon Request[Default]

Always

UPON REQUEST – GA20 can be disabled
using BIOS services. ALWAYS – go not
allow disabling GA20; this option is useful
when any RT code is executed above 1MB.

Option ROM Messages

Force BIOS[Default]

Keep Current

Set display mode for Option ROM.

INT19 Trap Response

Immediate[Default]

Postponed

BIOS reaction on INT19 trapping by Option
ROM: IMMEDIATE – execute the trap right
away; POSTPONED – execute the traps
during legacy boot.

Boot option filter

UEFI and Legacy[Default]

Legacy

UEFI

This option controls Legacy/UEFI ROMs
priority.

Network

Do not launch

UEFI[Default]

Legacy

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy
PXE OpROM.

Storage

Do not launch

UEFI [Default]

Legacy

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy
Storage OpROM.

Video

Do not launch

UEFI

Legacy[Default]

Controls the execution of UEFI and Legacy
Video OpROM.

Other PCI devices

UEFI[Default]

Legacy,

Determines OpROM execution policy for
devices other than Network, Storage, or
Video.

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3.6.2.12 USB Configuration

The USB Configuration menu helps read USB information and configures USB settings.

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Options

Description

Legacy USB Support

Enabled[Default]

Disabled

Auto

Enables Legacy USB support. AUTO option
disables legacy support if no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE option will keep USB
devices available only for EFI applications.

XHCI Hand-off

Enabled[Default]

Disabled

This is a workaround for OSew without XHCI
hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change
should be claimed by XHCI driver.

EHCI Hand-off

Enabled

Disabled[Default]

This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI
hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change
should be claimed by EHCI driver.

USB Mass Storage Driver Support

Enabled[Default]

Disabled

Enable/Disable USB Mass Storage Driver
Support.

USB transfer time-out

1 sec
5 sec

10 sec

20 sec[Default]

The time-out value for Control, Bulk, and
Interrupt transfers.

Device reset time-out

10 sec

20 sec[Default]

30 sec
40 sec

USB mass storage device Start Unit command
time-out.

Device power-up delay

Auto[Default]

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 form
Hub descriptor.

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3.6.3 Chipset

3.6.3.1 North Bridge

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Item

Option

Description

Max TOLUD

Dynamic[Default]

2 GB

2.25 GB

2.5 GB

2.75 GB
3 GB

Maximum Value of TOLUD.

3.6.3.1.1 Intel IGD Configuration

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Item

Option

Description

GOP Driver

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable GOP Driver will unload
VBIOS; Disable it will load VBIOS.

IGD Turbo Enable

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable: Enable IGD Turbo Enable.
Disable: IGD Turbo Disable.

Primary Display

Auto

IGD[Default]

PCIe

SG

Select which of IGD/PCI Graphics
device should be Primary Display.

GFX Boost

Enabled,

Disabled[Default]

Enable/Disable GFX Boost.

PAVC

Disabled

LITE Mode[Default]

SERPENT Mode

Enable/Disable Protected Audio
Video Control.

DVMT Pre-Allocated

128MDefault]/320M/384M/4

48M/512M

Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated
(Fixed) Graphics Memory size used
by the Internal Graphics Device.

DVMT Total Gfx Mem

128MB

256MB[Default]

Max

Select DVMT 5.0 Total Graphics
Memory size used by the Internal
Graphics Device.

Aperture Size

128MB

256MB[Default]

Select the Aperture Size.

DOP CG

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable/Disable DOP Clock Gating.

GTT Size

1MB

2MB[Default]

Select the GTT Size.

IGD Thermal

Enabled,

Disabled[Default]

Enable/Disable IGD Thermal.

Spread Spectrum clock

Enabled,

Disabled[Default]

Enable/Disable Spread Spectrum
clock.

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ISP Enable/Disable

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable/Disable ISP PCI Device
Selection.

ISP PCI Device Selection

Disabled[Default]
ISP PCI Device as B0D2F0
ISP PCI Device as B0D3F0

Default ISP is PCI B0D2F0 for
Windows Boot. Linux Boot to Select
B0D

Vcc_Vnn Config for Power state2

Enabled,

Disabled[Default]

Enable or Disable Vcc Vnn Config
for Power State2.

3.6.3.1.2 LCD Control

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Option

Description

Primary IGFX Boot Display

VBIOS Default[Default]

CRT

EFP(HDMI)

EFP2(DP->LVDS)

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.

Active LFP

No LVDS[Default]

eDP Port-C

Select the Active LFP Configuration. No
LVDS:VBIOS does not enable LVDS. eDP
Port-C:LFP Driven by Int-Display Port
encoder from Port-C. (CH7511)

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Option

Description

High Precision Timer

Disabled

Enabled[Default]

Enable or Disable the High
Precision Event Timer.

3.6.3.2 South Bridge

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3.6.3.2.1 Azalia HD Audio

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Option

Description

LPE Audio Support

Disabled[Default],

LPE Audio PCI mode

LPE Audio ACPI mode

Select LPE Audio ACPI mode or PCI mode.

Audio Controller

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Control Detection of the Azalia device.
Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally
disabled. Enabled = Azalia will be
unconditionally Enabled. Auto = Azalia will
be enabled if present disabled otherwise.

Azalia VCi Enable

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable/Disable Virtual Channel 1 of Audio
Controller.

Azalia Docking Support Enable

Enabled

Disabled[Default],

Enable/Disable Azalia Docking Support of
Audio Controller.

Azalia PME Enable

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable/Disable Power Management
capability of Audio Controller.

Azalia HDMI Codec

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable/Disable internal HDMI codec for
Azalia.

HDMI Port B

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable/Disable HDMI Port B.

HDMI Port B

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable/Disable HDMI Port C.

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Option

Description

USB OTG Support

PCI mode

Disabled[Default]

Enable/Disable USB OTG Support.

USB VBUS

ON[Default]

OFF

VBUS Should be ON in HOST mode. It
should be OFF in OTG device mode.

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XHCI Mode

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Mode of operation of xHCI controller.

USB2 Link Power Management

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable/Disable USB2 Link Power
Management.

USB 2.0(EHCI) Support

Enabled,

Disabled[Default]

Control the USB EHCI (USB2.0) functions.
One EHCI controller must always be
enabled.

USB Per Port Control

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Control each of the USB ports (0~3). Enable:
Enable USB per port; Disable: Use USB port
X settings.

USB Port 1/2/3/4

Enabled[Default],

Disabled

Enable/Disable USB Port 1/2/3/4.

3.6.3.2.3 PCI Express Configuration

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