Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product.
The product consists of the items listed below.
Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing
items, contact your retailer.
If you use IPC-SLIB-01 (driver&utility software set), download it from the CONTEC’s Web site.
Product Configuration List
BX-100n-DC5000-C01
Name Pcs. Pcs. Pcs.
BOX-PC
The attachment fittings
CF card removal prevention fitting 1 1 1 *1
USB removal prevention fitting
(base)
USB removal prevention fitting
(angle)
Washer assembled screw (M3 x 6) 4 4 4
Washer assembled screw
(M3 x 8, black)
Washer assembled and cross recessed
hexagonal bolt (M4 x 10, black)
Power supply connector complete set
Power connector 1 1 1
Contact 4 4 4
Cable clamp
DVI-analog RGB conversion adapter
Product guide
IPC Precaution List 1 1 1
Royalty consent contract
Setup Procedure Document
Notes on using Windows Embedded
Standard
Recovery Media *2 None 1 1
*1 It is attached to the main body.
*2 Please confirm latest information on the CONTEC homepage though the manual is stored in Recovery Media
(\MANUAL).
BX-100n-DC5000-C02
1 1 1
2 2 2
1 1 1
4 4 4
6 6 6
4 4 4
2 2 2
1 1 1
1 1 1
None 1 1
None 1 1
None None 1
BX-100n-DC5121-C01 BX-100n-DC5311-C02
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Product Configuration Image
DVI-analog
RGB conversion
r
CF card
removal
prevention
fitting
Washer assembled and cross
recessed hexagonal bolt
(M4 x 10, black)
Cable
clamp
Windows
Embedded
Standard
Notes
Notes on using
Windows Embedded
Standard
Product guide
The attachment
fittings
IPC
Precaution List
IPC Precaution
List
BOX-PC
* This product is
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02.
USB removal prevention
fitting (base)
USB removal prevention
fitting (angle)
Royalty
consent contract
Royalty consent
contract
* See the Product Configuration List to check if all the components are included for the specified number of units.
Product guide
Washer
assembled screw
M3 x 6
Washer
assembled screw
(M3 x 8, black)
Setup Procedure
Document
Setup Procedure
Document
Contact
Power connector
Power supply connector
complete set
Recovery Media *2
Copyright
Copyright 2009 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
Intel, Intel Atom, Intel Core and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. MS,
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are
trademarks of their respective holder.
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Table of Contents
Check your package .................................................................................................................................i
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................iii
1. INTRODUCTION 1
About the Product ................................................................................................................................... 1
In Case of Problems........................................................................................................................56
A Final Note About Setup..............................................................................................................56
Main Menu .............................................................................................................................................57
Standard CMOS Setup ..........................................................................................................................59
Main Menu Selections ...........................................................................................................................60
IDE Adapters ..................................................................................................................................61
Advanced BIOS Features Setup ............................................................................................................62
CPU Feature ...........................................................................................................................................63
Hard Disk Boot Priority ........................................................................................................................64
Super IO Device .................................................................................................................................... 85
Power Management Setup ....................................................................................................................88
PC Health Status.................................................................................................................................... 99
Defaults Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 102
POST Messages................................................................................................................................... 104
POST Beep ..........................................................................................................................................104
I/O Port Addresses ...............................................................................................................................118
Interrupt Level List ..............................................................................................................................119
POST Codes .........................................................................................................................................120
COM I/O Address and Register Function...........................................................................................125
This product is a fanless PC for embedded use based on an Atom processor N270 and a 945GSE
(GMA950 incorporated) chipset. Operates in less power while ensuring sufficient performance, and
permits installation in an A4-sized or smaller footprint with about 50mm in height
"resource-saving PC" contributes downsizing and power-saving of equipment to reduce your running cost
and to promote energy efficiency.
Embedded-type CPU and chip set have been adopted. The use of readily available parts ensures the ease
of the use of the product. In addition, the use of a Contec-customized BIOS allows support to be
provided at the BIOS level.
*1 installed vertically
This product is available in two types of models: one, with HDD; the other, with multi-signal I/O.
< Model with HDD >
The model can incorporate up to two 2.5-inch SATA HDDs, which enhances RAS feature. Windows
XP Professional installed model that adopts HDD supporting wider temperature range is most suitable as
a unit embedded into bulk data server. It is also capable of mirroring with two HDDs.
< Model with multi-signal I/O >
It has analog I/O, digital I/O, and counter input features equivalent to three of CONTEC's measurement
control boards (AIO-163202F-PE, DIO-1616L-PE, CNT-3204MT-LPE). Best for data collection and
control employing various sensors/devices.
Model CPU Memory Pre-install OS
HDD
multi-signal I/O
BX-100n-DC5000-C01None Model with
BX-100n-DC5121-C01Windows XP Professional
BX-100n-DC5000-C02None Model with
BX-100n-DC5311-C02
Intel Atom
Processor N270
(1.60GHz)
1GB
(storage)
(Japanese),
(40GB SATA HDD)
Windows Embedded
Standard (Japanese),
(2GB CF)
*1
. The
HDD, RASI/O
Have None
None Have
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Features
< Model with HDD >
- Able to contain HDD that can handle large amounts of data
It can incorporate up to two 2.5-inch SATA HDDs that make it most suitable as a unit embedded into
bulk data server. It is also capable of mirroring between two HDDs.
- Major types of peripherals are supported with rich interfaces including the two CF card slots
In addition to extended interfaces such as 1000BASE-T x 2, USB2.0 x 4, serial (RS-232C x 5,
RS-485/422 x 1), it also includes RAS and three units of general-purpose I/O. Two slots available for
CF cards.
< Model with multi-signal I/O >
- Immediate measurement control enabled by internal analog I/O, digital I/O, and counter input features
It contains analog I/O, digital I/O, and counter input features equivalent to CONTEC's measurement
control boards (AIO-163202F-PE, DIO-1616L-PE, CNT-3204MT-LPE). A set of this product features
measurement control that can measure voltage, detect location, etc.
- Major types of peripherals are supported with rich interfaces including the two CF card slots
It has a variety of extended interface such as 1000BASE-T x 2, USB2.0 x 4, serial (RS-232C x 2).
It has 2 CF card slots that can use for OS and data. They are very useful because you can use one slot
for system start-up and the other for maintenance, system log, or taking away the collected data.
< Common >
- Serving the downsizing of equipment, a small footprint design for A4-sized or smaller installation
area
The product adopts space-saving design for A4-sized or smaller installation area 182(W) x 270(D) x
35(H), permitting placement with opening of only 50mm
equipment, fits any area with the aestheticness kept. It is also possible to attach to the VESA standard
75 x 75, 100 x 100mm using the optional fittings.
*1 installed vertically
*1
. It largely serves downsizing of your
- Contributing to reduction of running cost and promotion of energy efficiency
It adopts the low-power platform with Intel (R) Atom(TM) Processor N270 1.60GHz (FSB 533MHz),
945GSE and ICH7M-DH chipset that realizes lower power consumption while ensuring sufficient
performance.
- Slitless/fanless design that reduces maintenance work
It employs slitless/fanless designing achieved by the elimination of radiating slit and CPU fan. It is free
from dusts and foreign objects, and the use the parts that degrades over the years is avoided in most case,
resulting in drastic alleviation of the maintenance burden.
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- Remote power management function to reduce operation tasks
This product supports timed/automated system start-up (Resume By Alarm). For example, it enables
unattended operation, such as starting to show information of an establishment in unison at opening time.
Also, it supports system start-up externally via network (Wake On LAN) and modem (Power On by Ring).
It encourages significant labor saving in operation.
- Falling-off prevention tools and fixing clamps provided to avoid trouble caused by disconnected cable
This product stays trouble-free, being equipped with USB removal prevention fitting and cable clamp for
connectors with no locking mechanism, such as USB cable, and with hardware to properly mount and
avoid falling out of CF card.
- Expandable with PCI boards and/or PCI Express boards
By connecting a PCI Express Cable-based expansion chassis using one cable at extra cost, it can be
expanded with up to thirteen expansion board.
- A wide range of power supplies (10.8 - 31.2VDC) supported
As the product supports a wide range of power (10.8 - 31.2VDC), it can be used in a variety of power
environments.
- Safety design required for embedded applications
Retention of CMOS data by EEPROM allows the system to start up even when the battery has run out.
Additionally, Windows Embedded Standard installed model realizes totally spindleless design with CF
card adopted for the storage. It can utilize EWF feature of OS
*2
that protects CF card from unnecessary
write, i.e. relieves concern about the limitation of number of writes to CF card, and that prevents system
from unintentional modification, as a result of consideration for reassurance in designing necessary for
the purpose of embedding.
*1 installed vertically
*2 EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) is a function specific to Windows Embedded Standard that protects the disk from being actually written
by
redirecting the writing to RAM.
Supported OS
- Windows XP Professional (BX-100n-DC5121-C01)
- Windows Embedded Standard (BX-100n-DC5311-C02)
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Support Software (Model with multi-signal I/O)
You should use CONTEC support software according to your purpose and development environment.
Windows version of analog I/O driver
API-AIO(WDM)
[Installed on the main body]
These drivers are the Windows version of analog I/O driver library software that provides products in the form of Win32
API functions (DLL). Various sample programs such as Visual Basic and Visual C++, etc and diagnostic program
useful for checking operation is provided.
Windows version of digital I/O driver
API-DIO(WDM)
[Installed on the main body]
These drivers are the Windows version of digital I/O driver library software that provides products in the form of Win32
API functions (DLL). Various sample programs such as Visual Basic and Visual C++, etc and diagnostic program
useful for checking operation is provided.
Windows version of counter driver
API-CNT(WDM)
[Installed on the main body]
These drivers are the Windows version of
API functions (DLL). Various sample programs such as Visual Basic and Visual C++, etc and diagnostic program
useful for checking operation is provided.
counter
driver library software that provides products in the form of Win32
< Operating environment >
OS Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000
Adaptation language Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#, Delphi, C++ Builder
For more details on the supported OS, applicable language and how to download the updated version, please visit the
CONTEC’s Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/).
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Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently and
comfortably.
Web Site
Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/
English http://www.contec.com/
Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/
Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs available in
several languages.
Note! For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price,
delivery time, or estimate information.
Limited One-Year Warranty
CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for up to one year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the original
invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group office, from
which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and
original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in
which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you
purchased before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from
inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.
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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting in
injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these labels
to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER
WAR NI NG
CAUTION
Caution on the BX-100n Series
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
Handling Precautions
WA RN IN G
- Always check that the power supply is turned off before connecting or disconnecting power cables.
- Do not modify the product.
- Always turn off the power before inserting or removing circuit boards or cables.
- This product is not intended for use in aerospace, space, nuclear power, medical equipment, or other
applications that require a very high level of reliability. Do not use the product in such applications.
- If using this product in applications where safety is critical such as in railways, automotive, or
disaster prevention or security systems, please contact your retailer.
- Do not attempt to replace the battery as inappropriate battery replacement poses a risk of explosion.
- For battery replacement, contact your retailer as it must be performed as a process of repair.
- When disposing of a used battery, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws
and municipal ordinances.
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CAUTION
- Do not use or store this product in a location exposed to high or low temperature that exceeds range
of specification or susceptible to rapid temperature changes.
Example: - Exposure to direct sun
- In the vicinity of a heat source
- Do not use this product in extremely humid or dusty locations. It is extremely dangerous to use this
product with its interior penetrated by water or any other fluid or conductive dust. If this product
must be used in such an environment, install it on a dust-proof control panel, for example.
- Avoid using or storing this product in locations subject to shock or vibration that exceeds range of
specification.
- Do not use this product in the vicinity of devices that generate strong magnetic force or noise. Such
products will cause this product to malfunction.
- Do not use or store this product in the presence of chemicals.
- To clean this product, wipe it gently with a soft cloth dampened with either water or mild detergent.
Do not use chemicals or a volatile solvent, such as benzene or thinner, to prevent pealing or
discoloration of the paint.
- This product’s case may become hot. To avoid being burned, do not touch that section while this
product is in operation or immediately after turning off the power. Avoid installation in a location
where people may come into contact with that section.
- CONTEC does not provide any guarantee for the integrity of data on CF.
- Always disconnect the power cable from the receptacle before mounting or removing the expansion
board, or before connecting or disconnecting any connector.
- To prevent corruption of files, always shutdown the OS before turning off this product.
- CONTEC reserves the right to refuse to service a product modified by the user.
- In the event of failure or abnormality (foul smells or excessive heat generation), unplug the power
cord immediately and contact your retailer.
- To connect with peripherals, use a grounded, shielded cable.
- Before connecting/disconnecting CF or HDD, ensure that its power is turned off.
- Component Life:
(1) Battery---The internal calendar clock and CMOS RAM are backed by a Lithium primary battery.
(2) CF---------OS-installed model (BX-100n-DC5311-C02) uses a CF card in the OS storage area.
(3) HDD------OS-installed model (BX-100n-DC5121-C01) uses HDD for the OS storage area.
* Replacement of expendables is handled as a repair (there will be a charge).
The backup time at a temperature of 25°C with the power disconnected is 10 years or
more.
CPU Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor N270 1.60GHz (FSB533MHz)
Chip set Intel(R) 945GSE + ICH7M-DH
BIOS BIOS (mfd. by Award)
Memory 1GB, 200pin SO-DIMM socket x 1, PC2-4300 (DDR2 533) DDR2 SDRAM support
Video
System
resolution
Audio AC97 compliant
Serial I/F RS-232C (general-purpose) : 5 channels
*1 : When using the S-ATA HDD MHY2040BH#ESW (mfd.by FUJITSU)
*2 : The capacity of CF is a value when 1GB is calculated by 1 billion bytes. The capacity that can be recognized from
Controller Built in Intel 945 GSE
Video RAM Main memory shared
Video BIOS 64KB(C0000H-CFFFFH)
Display I/F DVI-I I/F x 1(29 pin connector x 1)
DVI 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1,024 x 768, 1,152 x 864, 1,280 x 600, 1,280 x 720, 1,280 x 768,
1,280 x 960, 1,280 x 1,024, 1,360 x 768, 1,400 x 1,050, 1,600 x 900, 1,600 x 1,200,
1,856 x 1,392, 1,920 x 1,080, 1,920 x 1,200 (16,770,000 colors)
Analog RGB 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1,024 x 768, 1,280 x 768, 1,280 x 1,024, 1,360 x 768, 1,400 x 1,050
OS might be displayed fewer than an actual value.
(16,770,000 colors)
LINE OUT: φ3.5 Stereo mini jack
Full-scale output level 1.5Vrms (Typ.), Dual 50mW Amplifier
MIC IN : φ3.5 Stereo mini jack
Full-scale input level 1.3Vrms (Typ.)
2.5 inch SATA hard disk slot-in system x
2, Corresponding to RAID 0.1, serial ATA
1.0 standard port
BX-100n-DC5000-C01 : -,
BX-100n-DC5121-C01 :
HDD1 is finished mounting SATA HDD.
(40GB, 1 partition)
CF CARD Type I x 2 bootable CF card slot
I/F 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T RJ-45 connector x 2 (Wake On LAN support) LAN
Controller Intel 82573L Controller
USB I/F 4 channels (USB 2.0-compliant)
Keyboard/mouse I/F None *3
General-purpose I/O Inside the 15-pin D-SUB connector (female)
RAS function Inside the 15-pin D-SUB connector (female)
PCI Express cable PCI Express 1.0a(x1) standard port
Analog I/O equivalent to
AIO-163202F-PE *4
Digital I/O equivalent to
DIO-1616L-PE *5
Counter input equivalent
to CNT-3204MT-LPE *6
*3 : Use USB I/F for the keyboard / mouse.
*4 : For more details on this, refer to the manual for CONTEC’s analog I/O board AIO-163202F-PE.
*5 : For more details on this, refer to the manual for CONTEC’s digital I/O board DIO-1616L-PE.
*6 : For more details on this, refer to the manual for CONTEC’s up down counter board CNT-3204MT-LPE.
[RAS connector]
Optocoupler isolated I/O 3 channels for each
(However, when using, you need to switch
between the output 1 channel and WDT
external device, and between the input 1
channel and remote reset.)
[RAS connector]
WDT: 1sec - 255sec (Reset, interrupt, and
external output enabled by time up)
Remote reset : Input signal from external
part.
(18-pin PCI Express External Cabling connector x 1)
None Analog input : Single-end input
None Digital input : 16channels Optocoupler
None 4channels, LVTTL, 32bit up down counter,
BX-100n-DC5000-C01
BX-100n-DC5121-C01 *1
None
None
Analog output : 2channels, 16 bit,
Digital I/O : 8channels for each,
Counter : 2channels, 32bit up
Digital output : 16channels Optocoupler
10MHz (Max.)
2-phase / single-phase / single-phase input
with gate control
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BX-100n-DC5311-C02
32channels,
16bit, 2μsec/ch(Max.)
10μsec(Max.)
LVTTL
count, 10MHz(Max.)
isolated input 12 - 24VDC,
corresponding to current
sink output
isolated open collector
output, current sink output
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Table 2.1. Functional Specification < 3 / 3 >
Model
Hardware monitoring Monitoring CPU temperature, board temperature, power voltage
Without HDD : About 2.2kg
With one slot of HDD : About 2.3kg
With two slots of HDD : About 2.4kg
BX-100n-DC5000-C01
BX-100n-DC5121-C01 *1
About 2.1kg
BX-100n-DC5000-C02
BX-100n-DC5311-C02
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Table 2.2. Installation Environment Requirements
Model
Operating temperature
*8
Storage temperature
Humidity
Floating dust particles
Corrosive gases
Line noise
Line-noise
resistance
Ambient
specifications
Vibration
resistance
Impact resistance *11
Grounding
*8 : For more details on this, please refer to chapter 3, “Installation Requirements”.
*9 : When AC/DC power unit “LDA100W-24-SN, LDA100W-12-SN” (by Cosel) is used.
*10 : To use 1000BASE-T, you should keep its ambient temperature between 0 - 40°C.
*11 : To use 1000BASE-T, you should keep its ambient temperature between 0 - 45°C.
*12 : As for the case of model with multi-signal I/O (BX-100n-DC5000-C02, BX-100n-DC5311-C02), it is the same.
Static
electricity
resistance
Sweep
resistance
BX-100n-DC5000-C01
BX-100n-DC5121-C01*1
0 - 45°C *10
-10 - 60°C
10 - 90%RH (No condensation)
Not to be excessive
None
AC line / ±2kV *9,
Signal line / ±1kV (IEC61000-4-4 Level 3,EN61000-4-4 Level 3)
10G, half-sine shock for 11 ms in x, y, and z directions
(JIS C60068-2-27-compliant, IEC60068-2-27-compliant)
Class D grounding (previous class 3 grounding), SG-FG / continuity
BX-100n-DC5000-C02
BX-100n-DC5311-C02
0 - 50°C *11
10 - 50Hz / 0.5G
25 min. each in x, y, and z directions
(JIS C60068-2-6-compliant,
IEC60068-2-6-compliant)
10 - 57Hz / semi-amplitude 0.15 mm
57 - 150Hz/2.0G
40 min. each in x, y, and z directions
(JIS C60068-2-6-compliant,
IEC60068-2-6-compliant)
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Power Management Features
- Support both ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) and legacy (APM) power
management.
- ACPI v2.0 compliant
- APM v1.2 compliant
- PCI bus clock run, Power Management Enable (PME) control, all with hardware automatic wake-up
- Multiple suspends power plane controls and suspends status indicators
- Normal, doze, suspend and conserve modes
- Global and local device power control
Power Requirements
Your system requires a clean, steady power source for reliable performance of the high frequency CPU on
the product, the quality of the power supply is even more important. For the best performance makes
sure your power supply provides a range of 10.8 V minimum to 31.2 V maximum DC power source.
Power Consumption
For typical configurations, the CPU card is designed to operate with at least a 60W power supply. The
power supply must meet the following requirements :
- Rise time for power supply: 2 ms - 30 ms
The following table lists the power supply’s tolerances for DC voltages:
Table 2.3. DC voltage tolerance
DC Voltage Acceptable Tolerance
+ 12V - 24V + 10.8V - 31.2V
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Physical Dimensions
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01
RAS
182
200
218
BUS EXPANDER
270
125
100
2
STATUS
1 2
CF
12
12
VDC
12 - 24
M3 screws *2
8-φ5
543
140
M3 screws *1
[mm]
Surface of
the cabinet
L
35
5
*1 : When you fasten the bundled attachment fittings to be fixed to the body, you should use the attached screws (M3 x 8).
Otherwise, the length (L) from the surface of the cabinet to the screw tip should be 6mm or less.
*2 : The length (L) from the surface of the cabinet to the screw tip should be 6mm or less.
Figure 2.1. BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01
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BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02
CNT
BUS EXPANDER
2
270
125
100
STATUS
1 2
DIOAIO
182
200
218
CF
12
12
VDC
12 - 24
M3 screws *2
8-φ5
35
Surface of
the cabinet
L
5
140
M3 screws *1
[mm]
*1 : When you fasten the bundled attachment fittings to be fixed to the body, you should use the attached screws (M3 x 8).
Otherwise, the length (L) from the surface of the cabinet to the screw tip should be 6mm or less.
*2 : The length (L) from the surface of the cabinet to the screw tip should be 6mm or less.
Figure 2.2. BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02
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3. Hardware Setup
Before Using the Product for the First Time
Follow the next steps to set up this product :
STEP1 By referring to the information in this chapter, install, connect and set this product.
STEP2 Connect cables.
Connect the cable of necessary external devices, such as keyboard and a display, to this
product using appropriate cables.
STEP3 Turn on the power.
After verifying that you have correctly followed steps 1 and 2, turn on the power.
If you find any abnormality after turning on the power, turn it off and check to see if the
setup has been performed properly.
STEP4 Set up BIOS.
By referring to Chapter 5, set up BIOS. This setup requires a keyboard and a display.
* Before using this product, be sure to execute " LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" to initialize
the BIOS settings to their default values.
(See Chapter 5, "Main Menu.")
CAUTION
Be sure to connect the keyboard and mouse to it before turning the power on for the first time.
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Hardware Setup
- Before you start, be sure that the power is turned off.
- Remove only those screws that are explained. Do not move any other screw.
Attaching the CF Attachment Fittings
(1) After inserting a CF Card, fasten the bundled CF attachment fittings with a screw.
Figure 3.1. Attaching the CF Attachment Fittings
CAUTION
- Insert the CF Card face up.
- Screw holes may be damaged if screws are tightened with a torque greater than the specified
torque.The specified tightening torque is 3 - 3.5kgf⋅cm.
Attaching the Attachment Fittings
(1) Use screws to attach the bundled attachment fittings with a screw.
Do not tighten screws with excess force.
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02
* Attached screw (M3 x 8)
Figure 3.2. Attaching the Attachment Fittings
CAUTION
Screw holes may be damaged if screws are tightened with a torque greater than the specified torque.
The specified tightening torque is 5 - 6kgf⋅cm.
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Attaching the FG
(1) Use screws to attach the FG.
* Attached screw (M3 x 8)
Figure 3.3. Attaching the FG
CAUTION
The FG pin of this product is connected to the GND signal of the DC power connector (DC-IN).
Note that the connection cannot be cut off.
Fastening the Cable
This product comes with clamps for fixing cables.
Fastening the LINEOUT, USB Cable
(1) The system unit has a hole for attaching cable clamp to USB removal prevention fitting. Using a
cable clamp for a cable with lock-less connector, such as the LINEOUT and USB Cable, prevents the
connector from being unplugged. Use the cable ties and cable clamps appropriately according to
the connecting states and wiring directions of cables.
*1 Attached screw (M3 x 6)
*2 Attached screw (M3 x 8)
Figure 3.4. Attaching the cable clamp
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(2) The photo below shows an example of using a cable clamp. Fix the cable with a clamp without
applying stress to the connector.
Figure 3.5. Using example of cable clamp
Installing the Hard Disk
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 can incorporate 2.5-inch SATA hard disk on a slot-in basis.
< Installing > < Removing >
Handle
P
U
*
L
L
Figure 3.6. Installing the Hard Disk
Handle
P
U
*
L
L
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Installation Requirements
Be sure that the ambient temperature is within the range specified in the installation environment
requirement by making space between the product and device that generates heat or exhaust air.
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01
Installable directions at operating temperature 0 - +45°C
: All type of installation (including diagonal installation)
°C
°C)
12
Floor
12
1 2
CF
STATUS
CAUTION
To use 1000BASE-T, you should keep its ambient temperature between 0 - 40°C
Operating temperature :
0 - +45
(When using the 1000BASE-T :
0 - +40
Note that even though the ambient temperature is within the specified range, an operational
malfunction may occur if there is other device generating high heat; the radiation will influence the
product to increase its temperature.
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Distances between this product and its vicinity
- BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01
100 mm
or more
543
50mmormore
50mmormore
100 mm
or more
100 mm
or more
50mm
or
more
STATUS
1 2
CF
12
12
VDC
12 - 24
Figure 3.9. Distances between this product and its vicinity < BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 >
CAUTION
Do not install this product into the fully-sealed space except the case in which the internal
temperature is adjustable by equipment such as air conditioner. Troubles such as operational
malfunctions could be occurred by the temperature increase caused by long-term usage.
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- BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02
100 mm
or more
50mmormore
100 mm
or more
50mmormore
100 mm
or more
50mm
or
more
STATUS
1 2
CF
12
12
VDC
12 - 24
Figure 3.10. Distances between this product and its vicinity < BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02 >
CAUTION
Do not install this product into the fully-sealed space except the case in which the internal
temperature is adjustable by equipment such as air conditioner. Troubles such as operational
malfunctions could be occurred by the temperature increase caused by long-term usage.
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Ambient temperature
In this product, the ambient temperature is decided from the multiple measurement points as shown below.
When making use of the product, the air current should be adjusted to prevent that all the temperatures
measured at the measurement points exceed the specified temperature.
- BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01
<Vertical installation>
measurement points
STATUS
1 2
CF
50
50
12
15
12
VDC
12 - 24
<Horizontal installation>
50505050
543
12
12 - 24
VDC
12
1 2
CF
STATUS
[mm]
- BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02
<Vertical installation>
measurement points
STATUS
1 2
CF
12
50
15
50
12
VDC
12 - 24
<Horizontal installation>
50505050
12
12 - 24
VDC
12
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4. Each Component Function
Component Name
Front View
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01, BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02
LINE
POWER
OUT
LED
12 - 24
MIC
IN
VDC
POWER
SW
DC-IN
Figure 4.1. Component Name < 1 / 3 >
Side View
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01
Left side Right side
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02
Left side Right side
DVI-I
12
USB
CF1CF2
LAN1
12
LAN2
1 2
CF
STATUS
STATUS
LED
SERIAL1
ACCESS LED
Figure 4.1. Component Name < 2 / 3 >
Back View
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01
S-ATA-LED S-ATA1
[Internal part]
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02
DIOAIO
DIOAIO
Figure 4.1. Component Name < 3 / 3 >
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Table 4.1. Component Function
Name Function
POWER-SW Power switch
POWER LED Power ON display LED
ACCESS LED IDE disk access display LED
STATUS LED Status LED
S-ATA LED S-ATA disk access display LED *1
DC-IN DC power input connector
LINE OUT Line out (φ3.5 PHONE JACK)
MIC IN Mike in (φ3.5 PHONE JACK)
Figure 4.2. System Configuration < BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 >
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02
IO
USB2.0
LINE OUT
FD drive
1
2
-
V
2
D
4
C
BUS
EXPANDER
(PCIe)
Printer
USB device such
as CD-ROM drive
.,etc
Display
2
1
CF card
2
1
2
C
F
S
T
A
T
U
S
LAN port
(1,2)
SERIAL port
(1,2)
Figure 4.3. System Configuration < BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02 >
RAS
DIO
CNT
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Component Function
LED: POWER, ACCESS, STATUS
There are 3 LED in front of this product.
Table 4.2. Display Contents of LED
LED name State Display contents
OFF Indicates that this product is switched off. POWER LED
ON (Green) Indicates that this product is switched on.
ACCESS LED ON (Orange) Indicates that the IDE device is being accessed.
OFF You can control the behavior of LED from the user application. *1 STATUS LED
Flashing, ON (Red)You can control the behavior of LED from the user application. *1
S-ATA LED ON (Orange) Indicates that the S-ATA device is being accessed.
*1 API that controls STATUS LED is available. See the API description file "mtdll_e.chm" included in
/RasUtility/Samples in the CONTEC’s Web site [IPC-SLIB-01] for details.
DC Power Input Connector : DC-IN
To supply the power, always use the power supply listed below.
Rated input voltage : 12 - 24VDC
Range of input voltage : 10.8 - 31.2VDC
Power capacity : BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 12V 4.0A or more, 24V 1.9A or more
: BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02 12V 4.0A or more, 24V 2.0A or more
Table 4.3. DC Power Connector
Connector type 9360-04P (mfd. by ALEX)
Pin No. Signal name
43
21
Applicable connector on the connector side
Housing : 9357-04 (mfd. by ALEX) or 5557-04R (mfd. by MOLEX)
Contact : 4256T2-LF (AWG18-24) (mfd. by ALEX) or 5556 (AWG18-24) (mfd. by MOLEX)
1 GND
2 GND
3 12 - 24V
4 12 - 24V
Rise time of power supply
Vol ta ge
12V
2 - 30mS
Time
Figure 4.4. Graph of Rise Time of Power Supply
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POWER SW
POWER SW is provided.
Line out Interface : LINE OUT
A line output connector is provided. You can plug a headphone or amplifier-integrated speakers into
this connector.
MIC in Interface : MIC
A MIC input connector is provided. You can plug a microphone to this connector for sound input.
Audio driver
The audio driver is required to use the microphone input and line output interfaces.
Install the appropriate audio driver for your OS from the CONTEC’s Web site CD-ROM [IPC-SLIB-01].
(For information on the latest version of IPC-SLIB-01, check the CONTEC's Web site.)
Serial-ATA : S-ATA1 - 2
This product is equipped with the serial-ATA 1.0-compliant controller, allowing a 2.5-inch SATA hard
disk drive to the on-board connector using the bundled hard disk bracket.
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Giga bit-Ethernet : LAN 1 – 2
This product is equipped with 2 ports for giga bit.
- Network type : 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
- Transmission speed * : 1000M/100M/10M bps
- Max. network path length : 100m/segment
- Controller : Intel 82573L
* Operation at 1000Mbps requires a category 5e cable.
Table 4.4. Giga bit-Ethernet Connector
Pin No.
LAN
Transmit
LED
81
Link
LED
1 TX+ TRD+(0)
2 TX- TRD-(0)
3 RX+ TRD+(1)
4 N.C. TRD+(2)
5 N.C. TRD-(2)
6 RX- TRD-(1)
7 N.C. TRD+(3)
8 N.C. TRD-(3)
LEDs for display of network statuses:
Right LED : Link LED
Normal connection : Green ON, Operation : Green Blinking
Left LED : Operation LED
10M : Off, 100M : Green, 1000M : Orange
Function
100BASE-TX1000BASE-T
LAN drivers
Install the appropriate audio driver for your OS from the CONTEC’s Web site [IPC-SLIB-01].
(For information on the latest version of IPC-SLIB-01, check the CONTEC's web site.)
CAUTION
Attention should to be paid to the guaranteed operating range of temperature in using 1000BASE-T.
For more details on this, refer to chapter3, Installation Requirements. Note that the Ethernet should
be configured as 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T in using under the temperature 0 - 50°C.
USB Ports
This product is equipped with 4 channels for USB 2.0 interface.
Table 4.5. USB Connector
Pin No. Function
1 USB_VCC
2 USB-
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Serial Port Interface : SERIAL1 - 5
SERIAL1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (RS-232C Ports)
The product has 5 channels of RS-232C compliant serial ports supporting up to a baud rate of 115,200bps
with a 16-byte transmission-dedicated data buffer and a 16-byte reception-dedicated data buffer. You
can use “Chapter 5 BIOS Setup” to configure an I/O address, interrupt and unused state for each of the
ports independently. (The same I/O address and IRQ cannot be shared with any other device.)
Please refer to “Chapter 7 I/O Port Addresses” for more information on I/O address and register
function.
Table 4.6. SERIAL 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 I/O Addresses and Interrupts
SERIAL
1 3F8h - 3FFh
2 2F8h - 2FFh IRQ 3
3*1 2A8h - 2AFh IRQ 6
4*1 2B0h - 2B7h IRQ 7
5*1 2C0h - 2C7h IRQ 10
RS-422/485 Port*1 2C8h - 2CFh IRQ 11
T.P Port (system reserved) *22A0h - 2A7h IRQ 5
*1 It is for the BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 model only.
*2 Set as Disable when shipped. Not available since it is for the reserved device for the functional expansion in future.
The I/O address is fixed and can not be changed.
Table 4.7. Serial Port Connector
Connector used on
the product
15
I/O address Interrupt
9-pin D-SUB (MALE)
No.4-40UNC
Inch screw
threads
IRQ 4
6
9
Pin No.
Signal
name
1 CD Carrier detect Input
2 RD Received data Input
3 TD Transmitted data Output
4 DTR Data terminal ready Output
5 GND Signal ground -----
6 DSR Data set ready Input
7 RTS Request to send Output
8 CTS Clear to send Input
9 RI Ring indicator Input
Meaning Direction
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Table 4.8. RS-422/485 Port Connector (Inside the RAS Connector)
Pin No. Signal name Meaning
2
10
3
11
TX + Transmitted data +
TX - Transmitted data -
RX + Received data +
RX - Received data -
Reference
For more information on the RAS connector see Table 4.12, "RAS connector".
RS-422/RS-485 Specifications
- Transmission method : RS-422/RS-485-compliant, asynchronous, serial transmission, half
duplex/full duplex
- Baud rate : 50 - 115,200bps (programmable)
- Signal extension distance : 1.2km Max.
Terminal Resister when RS-485 is in Use
It is set in BIOS setup menu. At the time of shipment, the setting is “no terminating resistance”.
For more details on this, please refer to Chapter 5, “Onboard Device”.
Control of Transmitted Data in Half-Duplex Mode
In half-duplex mode, the transmission buffer needs to be controlled in order to prevent collision of
transmitted data. The BOX-PC uses RTS and controls the buffer with modem control register's bit 1.
Transmission and reception gate control by the register setting of port address 4007h is allowed only for
the RS-422/485 (Serial port D). For more information see section, "General-purpose I/O and Remote
Reset" in Chapter 4.
Modem control register
(Set I/O address +4H) bit 1 : 0 … RTS is High. (Disable transmission)
1 … RTS is Low. (Enable transmission)
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DVI Interface : DVI
A DVI interface is provided. You can use it to connect a CRT (even a D-SUB 15 pin connector is
acceptable by using the bundled DVI-analog RGB adapter) or a CONTEC Panel Link display. The
connector is named DVI (DVI-I 29-pin connector).
Table 4.9. DVI Connector
Connector type DVI-I 29 pin
1
8
C1
C2
C5
16
17
9
Pin No.
1 DATA2- 13 N.C. C1 RED
2 DATA2+ 14 +5V C2 GREEN
3
4 N.C. 16 HPD C4 HSYNC
5 N.C. 17 DATA0- C5 GND
6 DDC CLK18 DATA0+
7
8 VSYNC 20 N.C.
9 DATA1- 21 N.C.
10 DATA1+ 22
11
2 N.C. 24 CLK-
24
Signal
name
DATA2
SHIELD
DDC
DATA
DATA1
SHIELD
C4
C3
Pin No.
15 GND C3 BLUE
19
23 CLK+
Signal
name
DATA0
SHIELD
DATA0
SHIELD
Pin No.
Signal
name
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Table 4.10. DVI-analog RGB conversion adapter
Connector type
C4
C3
16
24
17
C5
C2
C1
8
39.40
1
DVI-I 29 pin
33.00
6
1
5
11
15
10
15.00
Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name
1 RED 9 +5V
2 GREEN 10 GND
3 BLUE 11 N.C.
4 N.C. 12 DDC DATA
5 GND 13 HSYNC
6 GND 14 VSYNC
7 GND 15 DDC CLK
8 GND
6.205.80
30.00
Signal on analog RGB
[mm]
For the LCDs that can be connected, please refer to “Chapter 8 List of Options”.
Display driver
Install the appropriate audio driver for your OS from the CONTEC’s Web site [IPC-SLIB-01].
(For information on the latest version of IPC-SLIB-01, check the CONTEC's Web site.)
CAUTION
- You need to set the screen resolution if the display cable is not connected to this DVI-D interface at
OS startup, but connected after OS startup (hereinafter referred to as “Late Insertion”). For more
details on this, refer to the CONTEC’s Web site [IPC-SLIB-01].
- You need to set the screen resolution against the analog interface. For more details on the setting
method, refer to the CONTEC’s Web site [IPC-SLIB-01].
- When using the DVI interface, resolution 640 x 480 may not be displayed normally. To display it
normally, you need to set the screen resolution. For more details on the setting method, refer to the
CONTEC’s Web site [IPC-SLIB-01].
- When the analog display is used, Windows MS-DOS may not be properly displayed in full-screen
mode.
This is because the frequency and resolution of Windows and MS-DOS (full-screen display) are the
same due to the screen settings while the display parameters are different.
For display, as only one parameter can be stored for one frequency or resolution, only either of
Windows or MS-DOS screen can be displayed properly.
In this case, change the resolution or display frequency of Windows so that it is not the same as for
the MS-DOS display.
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CF Card Connector (Primary IDE Connection) : CF1 - 2
The CF Card (Type I : dedicated to the memory card) can be connected.
Before you insert/remove the CF card, make sure that the power is switched off and the access LED is
turned off.
Table 4.11. CF Card Connector
Connector used
on the product
50-socket header type (1.27mm pitch)
1
25
26
Pin No. Signal name Direction Pin No. Signal name Direction
1 GND 26 GND
2 DD3 I/O 27 DD11 I/O
3 DD4 I/O 28 DD12 I/O
4 DD5 I/O 29 DD13 I/O
5 DD6 I/O 30 DD14 I/O
6 DD7 I/O 31 DD15 I/O
7 CS0- Output 32 CD3- Output
8 GND 33 GND
9 GND 34 DIOR- Output
10 GND 35 DIOW- Output
11 GND 36 +3.3V
12 GND 37 INTRQ Input
13 +3.3V 38 +3.3V
14 GND 39 CSEL- Output
15 GND 40 N.C
16 GND 41 RESET- Output
17 GND 42 IOCHRDY Input
18 DA2 Output 43 DDRQ Input
19 DA1 Output 44 DDACK- Output
20 DA0 Output 45 DACT- Output
21 DD0 I/O 46 PDIAG- Output
22 DD1 I/O 47 DD8 I/O
23 DD2 I/O 48 DD9 I/O
24 N.C 49 DD10 I/O
25 GND 50 GND
50
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RAS Functions : RAS
A RAS port is provided for the BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01. This port offers watchdog timer, remote reset,
and general-purpose I/O RAS functions.
Table 4.12. RAS Connector
Connector type 15pin D-SUB (FEMALE)
Pin No. Signal name Function
1 N.C. None
2 TX+ RS-485 transmitting line
3 RX+ RS-485 receiving line
4 NCOM Minus common dedicated to PO2
5 PO0 General-purpose output
6 NCOM General-purpose output minus common
7 PI1 General-purpose input
8 PCOM General-purpose input plus common
9 GND External speaker ground
10 TX- RS-485 transmitting line
11 RX- RS-485 receiving line
12 PO2/WDT
13 PO1 General-purpose output
14 PI2/IRQ General-purpose input or interrupt input
15 PI0 General-purpose input
CAUTION
Pin 4 NCOM (minus common dedicated to PO2) and pin 6 NCOM (minus common shared by PO0
and PO1) are electrically separated from each other.
81
No.4-40UNC
Inch screw
915
General-purpose output or watch dog timer alarm
output
threads
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Watchdog Timer
The watchdog timer is started by output of A5 to I/O port address 4002h. A second output of A5 to the
same port within the specified expiration time once again triggers the watchdog timer. If a time-out
occurs, a reset or an interrupt is generated according to the 4004h port setting or an alarm is output
according to the 4004h port setting.
The time-out period can be set between 1 - 255 seconds depending on the timer value setting for the WDT
counter port (4003h).
The watchdog timer stops by reading port 4002h. The alarm-out output is cancelled at the same time.
The alarm out is output from the RAS connector's PO2/WDT (pin 12) and cancelled when reset.
The alarm-out output can be set to BIOS startup by BIOS setup (see Chapter 5), watchdog timer startup,
or watchdog timer time-up.
Specifications
- Time to be set: 1sec - 255sec
- Interrupt or reset: Resets or generates an interrupt at time-up (Port setting).
- External alarm output: Optocoupler isolated open-collector output (the output status is set by
- I/O addresses: 4000h - 4007h (RAS port)
software). For more information, see the general-purpose I/O
specifications.
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How to Use the Watchdog Timer
BIOS setting
Power ON
Set event
output control
Output data to ports 4001h and 4004h to set the counter clock.
Instruct WDT
to stop
Read port 4002h, stop the WDT, and turn off alarm output.
Set timer value
Output set data to port 4003h.
Start & clear
WDT
Application
Output of A5h to port 4002h starts the WDT and output of A5h to the
same port clears the timer.
* WDT : Watch Dog Timer
NO
Modify timer
value?
YES
To modify the timer value during operation, the WDT needs to be
stopped temporarily.
Figure 4.5. How to Use the Watchdog Timer
Example usage :
To assign IRQ5 to the event whose time-up value is 15sec:
Out 4004h 01h : Set the event at the time of WDT expiration to IRQ5.
In 4002h : Stop the WDT timer and cancel the alarm.
Out 4003h 0Fh : Set the WDT expiration time to 15sec.
Out 4002h A5h : Start and clear the WDT.
In 4002h : Stop the WDT and cancel the alarm.
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* 4001h (bit4-6): Alarm out output control
D5D4D3D2D1
D6
---WD_S0
WD_S1PO2_MPIM2PIM1PIM0RESET
D0D7
R/W (Default: XXXX0000b)
Figure 4.6. Alarm Out Output Control Port (4001h)
PO2_M : PO PO2/WDT pin output setting
0 : Set the RAS connector's PO2/WDT(12) signal to PO2 (general-purpose output).
1 : Set the RAS connector's PO2/WDT(12) signal to alarm out.
Table 4.13. WD_S1, WD_S0: Alarm-out Output Status Settings
External alarm output status
WD_S1 WD_S0
0 0 OFF OFF OFF ON
1 0 OFF OFF ON OFF
1 1 OFF ON ON OFF
0 1 OFF ON OFF ON
When power is
turned off
When BIOS
starts
When
WDT starts
When time
expires on WDT
* 4002h: WDT control
D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
D7
R/W
Figure 4.7. WDT Control Port (4002h)
R : Cancels WDT stop/alarm.
Read data is undefined.
W : Start and clear the WDT
Write A5h to start and clear the WDT.
* 4003h: WDT counter
D6D5D4D3D2D1D0D7
T6T5T4T3T2T1T0T7
Figure 4.8. WDT Counter Port (4003h)
W : Writes watchdog timer count data.
Write watchdog timer counter expiration time data.
1sec → 01h
8sec → 08h
15sec → 0Fh
30sec → 1Eh
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* 4004h : Event output control
D5D4D3D2D1
D6
------
------WM2WM1WM0RESET
D0D7
R/W (Default: XXXX0000b)
Figure 4.9. Event Output Control Port (4004h)
Table 4.14. WM2-WM0: Interrupt Output Modes
WM2 WM1 WM0 Interrupt output at occurrence of WDT errors
0 0 1
0 1 0
0 1 1
1 0 0
1 0 1
1 1 0 Output to NMI when time expires on the WDT.
OthersInhibits output when time expires on the WDT.
Output to IRQ5 when time expires on the WDT.
Output to IRQ7 when time expires on the WDT.
Reserved
* Do not set this value.
Output to IRQ10 when time expires on the WDT.
Output to IRQ11 when time expires on the WDT.
Table 4.15. RESET: Reset Output Modes
RESET RESET output at occurrence of WDT errors
0 Inhibits RESET output when time expires on the WDT.
1 Allows RESET output when time expires on the WDT.
Note! : When time expires on WDT, the alarm-out is output irrelevant to the settings of the port for controlling event
output.
* 4005h : RAS status port
D6D5D4D3D2D1D0D7
WDT
R (Default: XXXXXXX0b)
Figure 4.10. RAS Status Port (4005h)
R : RAS status port
WDT : WDT status
This is the WDT status bit. This bit is cleared when the WDT stops (read port 4002h).
0 : The WDT is either stopped or counting.
1 : The time set on the WDT expired.
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General-purpose I/O and Remote Reset
The BOX-PC is equipped with three general-purpose insulated signals each for input and output. The
input signals can also be used for interrupt input or remote reset input.
Specifications
[ Input ]
- Input specifications : Current-driven input by Optocoupler isolation
- Input resistance : 4.7kΩ
- Input signal count : 3 [One of them can be used for remote reset and interrupt input
(bit2<fixed>)]
- Input protection circuit : Equipped with a reverse-connection protection diode
- Input response time : Less than 100μsec
- External circuit power supply: 12 - 24VDC (±10%)
[ Output ]
- Output specifications : Open-collector output by Optocoupler isolation
- Output rating : Max. 30VDC, 100mA
- Output signal count : 3 [One of them can be used for WDT alarm output. (bit2<fixed>)]
- Output response time : Less than 300μsec
[ Common ]
- I/O addresses 4000h and 4001h
How to Use General-purpose I/O and Remote Reset
Event output
control
...
Output data to port 4001h to set PI0, PI2 or PO2 mode.
...
I/O
Implement input and output with port 4000h.
Figure 4.11. How to Use General-purpose I/O and Remote Reset
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I/O Addresses and Instructions
* 4000h: General-purpose I/O
D6D5D4D3D2D1D0D7
PIO2PIO1PIO0
R/W
Figure 4.12. General-purpose Input Port (4000h)
R : Read data from PI0, PI1 and PI2.
W : Set data to be output to PO0, PO1 and PO2.
* 4001h (bit0-3): PI2/IRQ(14) event input control
D7
D6D5D4D3D2D1D0
WD_S0WD_S1PO2_MPIM2PIM1PIM0RESET
Figure 4.13. Event Input Control Port (4001h)
Table 4.16. PIM2 - PIM0 : Interrupt output mode
RIM2 RIM1 RIM0 PI2/IRQ (14) interrupt input
0 0 1
0 1 0
0 1 1 Reserved * Do not set this value.
1 0 0
1 0 1
1 1 0 Input the RAS connector's PI2/IRQ (14) signal to NMI.
Others
Input the RAS connector's PI2/IRQ (14) signal to IRQ5.
Input the RAS connector's PI2/IRQ (14) signal to IRQ7.
Input the RAS connector's PI2/IRQ (14) signal to IRQ10.
Input the RAS connector's PI2/IRQ (14) signal to IRQ11.
Inhibit the RAS connector's PI2/IRQ (14) signal interrupt to be
set.
Table 4.17. RESET: Reset Input Modes
RESET PI2/IRQ (14)'s RESET input
0 Inhibit the remote reset input function of the RAS connector's PI2/IRQ (14) signal.
1 Use as the remote reset input function of the RAS connector's PI2/IRQ (14) signal.
CAUTION
A bit indicated with "rsv" is used by the system. Do not modify the bit.
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* 4007h: Control of RS-485 transmission and reception
D6D5D4D3D2D1D0D7
RE_GATE TE_GATE TE_SEL
rsv*
R/W (Default: XXXX0000b)
Figure 4.14. RS-485 Transmission and Reception Control Port (4007h)
TE_SEL : Select the RS-485 transmission enable signal.
0 : Sets the RTS signal to the RS-485 transmission enable signal. (factory setting)
1 : Sets the TE_GATE value to the RS-485 transmission enable signal.
TE_GATE : RS-485 transmission enable signal. Valid only when the TE_SEL value is "1."
0 : RS-485 transmission Enable (factory setting)
1 : RS-485 transmission Disable
RE_GATE : RS-485 transmission enable signal.
0 : RS-485 reception Enable (factory setting)
1 : RS-485 reception Disable
CAUTION
A bit indicated with "rsv" is used by the system. Do not modify the bit.
TXD
0 :Transmission
RTS
prohibited
1 :Transmission
permitted
TE_GATE
RE_GATE
RXD
TE_SEL
0 :Transmission
permitted
1 :Transmission
prohibited
0 :Receiving
permitted
1 :Receiving
prohibited
0 : Controlled by RTS
1 : Controlled by TE_GATE
0
1
R
D
RX-(11)
RX+(3)
TX-(10)
TX+(2)
RS485 Terminator
Control
Enabled : On
Disabled : Off
120kΩ
Figure 4.15. Half-Duplex Connection Method
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TXD
0 :Transmission
RTS
prohibited
1 :Transmission
permitted
0 :Transmission
TE_GATE
RE_GATE
RXD
RS485 Terminator
Control
permitted
1 :Transmission
prohibited
0 :Receiving
permitted
1 :Receiving
prohibited
TE_SEL
Enabled : On
Disabled : Off
0 : Controlled by RTS
1 : Controlled by TE_GATE
0
1
R
120kΩ
Figure 4.16. Full-Duplex Connection Method
External I/O Circuit
(PCOM2)
(IN)
Internal
reset
4.7kΩ
PC817
4.7kΩ
1/4W
(PI 0 - 2)
D
(External circuit)
Input
contact
RX-(11)
RX+(3)
TX-(10)
TX+(2)
External power
(12 - 24VDC)
RAS connector
Figure 4.17. Input Circuit
(External circuit)
Loading
External power
(Max. 30VDC)
510Ω
PC817
2N3904
4.7kΩ
(PO 0 - 2)
(NCOM)
RAS connector
Figure 4.18. Output Circuit
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BUS EXPANDER (PCIe)
This product is equipped with the PCI Express cable port.
You can use CONTEC's abundant measurement control boards by connecting with our PCI Express
Cable-based expansion chassis and CB-CE-1, the cable for Cable Express at extra cost.
Table 4.18. PCI Express cable Connector
Connector
type
1
10
Pin No.
Signal
name
1 Tx+
2 Tx-
Reserved None
3
4
5
Reserved None
6
Reserved None
7
8
9
PCI Express
transmitting line
N.C. None
GND GND
N.C. None
GND GND
CAUTION
Function Pin No.
- PCI Express cable is 32-bit spec. We have not verified operation on boards for both 64bit and 32bit,
such as ADAPTEC's 39160SCSI board and Intel's Pro1000/MT network board.
- PCI Express bus is x1 spec. Buses requiring baud rate more than x1 (x16, etc.) cannot be used.
- Leave "Reserved" pins unconnected. Connecting these pins may cause a fault in this product.
18pin (FEMALE)
9
18
Signal
10
11
CPERST#
12
13 CLK+
14 CLK-
15
16
17 RX+
18
No.4-40UNC
Inch screw
threads
name
GND
GND
Reset signal
N.C. None
PCI Express clock
N.C. None
N.C. None
PCI Express receiving
line
RX-
Function
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A
AIO
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02 features analog I/O.
This function is compatible with that of CONTEC's AIO-163202F-PE.
Pin Assignments of analog I/O connector < Single-Ended Input >
N.C. B48A48 Analog Output 00
N.C. B47A47 Analog Ground (for AO)
N.C. B46A46 Analog Output 01
Analog Input 08 B44A44 Analog Input 00
Analog Input 24 B43A43 Analog Input 16
Analog Input 09 B42A42 Analog Input 01
Analog Input 25 B41A41 Analog Input 17
Analog Ground (for AI) B40A40 Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI) B39A39 Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Input 10 B38A38 Analog Input 02
Analog Input 26 B37A37 Analog Input 18
Analog Input 11 B36A36 Analog Input 03
Analog Input 27 B35A35 Analog Input 19
Analog Ground (for AI) B34A34 Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI) B33A33 Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Input 12 B32A32 Analog Input 04
Analog Input 28 B31A31 Analog Input 20
Analog Input 13 B30A30 Analog Input 05
Analog Input 29 B29A29 Analog Input 21
Analog Ground (for AI) B28A28 Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI) B27A27 Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Input 14 B26A26 Analog Input 06
Analog Input 30 B25A25 Analog Input 22
Analog Input 15 B24A24 Analog Input 07
Analog Input 31 B23A23 Analog Input 23
Analog Ground (for AI) B22A22 Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI) B21A21 Analog Ground (for AI)
Digital Output 00 B18
Digital Output 01 B17A17 Digital Input 01
Digital Output 02 B16A16 Digital Input 02
Digital Output 03 B15A15 Digital Input 03
Digital Output 04 B14A14 Digital Input 04
Digital Output 05 B13A13 Digital Input 05
Digital Output 06 B12A12 Digital Input 06
AO Control Signal Output 00 B10A10 AI Control Signal Output 00
AO Control Signal Output 01 B09A09 AI Control Signal Output 01
AO External Sampling Clock Input B07A07 AI External Sampling Clock Input
AO External Stop Trigger Input B06A06 AI External Stop Trigger Input
AO External Start Trigger Input B05A05 AI External Start Trigger Input
Counter Gate Control Input 01 B02A02 Counter Gate Control Input 00
Connec tor used : 96pin half pitch connector [M (male) type]
PCR-96LMD [HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO.,] or equivalence to it
Connector pin assignment is compatible with that of CONTEC's AIO-163202F-PE.
- The numbers in square brackets [ ] are pin numbers designated by HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO.,
Digital Output 07 B11A11 Digital Input 07
Digital Ground B08A08 Digital Ground
Counter UP Clock Input 01 B04A04 Counter UP Clock Input 00
Control Output 01 B01
N.C. B45A45 Analog Ground (for AO)
[49]
[1]
B48A48
N.C. B20A20 N.C.
N.C. B19A19 N.C.
B01
[96]
[48]
Reserved B03A03 Reserved
18 Digital Input 00
A01
A01 Counter Outpu t 00
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Analog Input00 - Analog Input31
Analog Output00 - Analog Output01
Analog Ground Common analog ground for analog I/O signal.
AI External Start Trigger Input External trigger input signal for starting analog input sampling.
AI External Stop Trigger Input External trigger input signal for stopping analog input sampling.
AI External Sampling Clock Input External sampling clock input signal for analog input.
AI Control Signal Output 00 External output signal for analog input sampling clock.
AI Control Signal Output 01 External output signal for analog input status. Now, it is unconnected.
AO External Start Trigger Input External trigger input signal for starting analog output sampling.
AO External Stop Trigger Input External trigger input signal for stopping analog output sampling.
AO External Sampling Clock Input External sampling clock input signal for analog output.
AO Control Signal Output 00 External output signal for analog output sampling clock.
AO Control Signal Output 01 External output signal for analog output status. Now, it is unconnected.
Digital Input00 - Digital Input07 Digital input signal.
Digital Output00 - Digital Output07 Digital output signal.
Counter Gate Control Input00 -
Counter Gate Control Input01
Counter Up Clock Input00 -
Counter Up Clock Input01
Counter Output00 - Counter Output01 Count match output signal for counter.
Digital Ground
Reserved This pin is reserved.
N.C. This pin is left unconnected.
Analog input signal.
The numbers correspond to channel numbers.
Analog output signal.
The numbers correspond to channel numbers.
Counter gate control input signal.
Counter up clock input signal.
Common digital ground for digital I/O signal, external trigger input signal,
external sampling clock input signal, counter I/O signal.
Figure 4.19. Pin Assignments of analog I/O connector < Single-Ended Input >
CAUTION
- Do not connect any of the outputs and power outputs to the analog or digital ground.
Neither connect outputs to each other. Doing either can result in a fault.
- If analog and digital ground are shorted together, noise on the digital signals may affect the analog
signals. Accordingly, analog and digital ground should be separated.
- Leave "Reserved" pins unconnected. Connecting these pins may cause a fault in this product.
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Pin Assignments of analog I/O connector < Differential Input >
N.C.
B48A48
N.C.
B47A47
N.C.
B46A46
N.C.
Analog Input 08[+]
Analog Input 08[-]
Analog Input 09[+]
Analog Input 09[-]
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Input 10[+]
Analog Input 10[-]
Analog Input 11[+]
Analog Input 11[-]
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Input 12[+]
Analog Input 12[-]
Analog Input 13[+]
Analog Input 13[-]
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Input 14[+]
Analog Input 14[-]
Analog Input 15[+]
Analog Input 15[-]
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI)
Digital Output 00
Digital Output 01
Digital Output 02
Digital Output 03
Digital Output 04
Digital Output 05
Digital Output 06
Digital Output 07
AO Control Signal Output 00
AO Control Signal Output 01
Connector used : 96pin half pitch connector [M (male) type]
PCR-96LMD [HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO.,] or equivalence to it
Connector pin assignment is compatible with that of CONTEC's AIO-163202F-PE.
- The numbers in square brackets [ ] are pin numbers designated by HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO.,
Analog Output 00
Analog Ground (for AO)
Analog Output 01
Analog Ground (for AO)
Analog Input 00[+]
Analog Input 00[-]
Analog Input 01[+]
Analog Input 01[-]
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Input 02[+]
Analog Input 02[-]
Analog Input 03[+]
Analog Input 03[-]
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Input 04[+]
Analog Input 04[-]
Analog Input 05[+]
Analog Input 05[-]
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Input 06[+]
Analog Input 06[-]
Analog Input 07[+]
Analog Input 07[-]
Analog Ground (for AI)
Analog Ground (for AI)
N.C.
N.C.
Digital Input 00
Digital Input 01
Digital Input 02
Digital Input 03
Digital Input 04
Digital Input 05
Digital Input 06
Digital Input 07
AI Control Signal Output 00
AI Control Signal Output 01
Digital Ground
AI External Sampling Clock Input
AI External Stop Trigger Input
AI External Start Trigger Input
Counter UP Clock Input 00
Reserved
Counter Gate Control Input 00
Counter Output 00
A01
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Analog Input00 - Analog Input15
Analog Output00 - Analog Output01
Analog Ground Common analog ground for analog I/O signals.
AI External Start Trigger Input External trigger input signal for starting analog input sampling.
AI External Stop Trigger Input External trigger input signal for stopping analog input sampling.
AI External Sampling Clock Input External sampling clock input signal for analog input.
AI Control Signal Output 00 External output signal for analog input sampling clock.
AI Control Signal Output 01 External output signal for analog input status. Now, it is unconnected.
AO External Start Trigger Input External trigger input signal for starting analog output sampling.
AO External Stop Trigger Input External trigger input signal for stopping analog output sampling.
AO External Sampling Clock Input External sampling clock input signal for analog output.
AO Control Signal Output 00 External output signal for analog output sampling clock.
AO Control Signal Output 01 External output signal for analog output status. Now, it is unconnected.
Digital Input00 - Digital Input07 Digital input signal.
Digital Output00 - Digital Output07 Digital output signal.
Counter Gate Control Input00 -
Counter Gate Control Input01
Counter Up Clock Input00 -
Counter Up Clock Input01
Counter Output00 - Counter Output01 Count match output signal for counter.
Digital Ground
Reserved This pin is reserved.
N.C. This pin is left unconnected.
Analog input signal.
The numbers correspond to channel numbers.
Analog output signal.
The numbers correspond to channel numbers.
Counter gate control input signal.
Counter up clock input signal.
Common digital ground for digital I/O signal, external trigger input signal,
external sampling clock input signal, counter I/O signal.
Figure 4.20. Pin Assignments of analog I/O connector < Differential Input >
CAUTION
- Do not connect any of the outputs and power outputs to the analog or digital ground.
Neither connect outputs to each other. Doing either can result in a fault.
- If analog and digital ground are shorted together, noise on the digital signals may affect the analog
signals. Accordingly, analog and digital ground should be separated.
- Leave "Reserved" pins unconnected. Connecting these pins may cause a fault in this product.
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DIO
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02 features digital I/O.
This function is compatible with that of CONTEC's DIO-1616L-PE.
Pin Assignments of digital I/O connector
Common plus pin
for +2/+3 output port
+3 port (Output)
+2 port (Output)
Common minus pin
for +2/+3 output port
Connector used : 37pin D-SUB connector [F (Female) type]
DCLC-J37SAF-20L9E [mfd.by JAE] or equivalence to it
Connector pin assignment is compatible with that of CONTEC's DIO-1616L-PE.
I-00 - I-17 16 input signal pins. Connect output signals from the external device to these pins.
O20 - O37 16 output signal pins. Connect these pins to the input signal pins of the external device.
IP 0/1 Connect the positive side of the external power supply.
OP 2/3 Connect the positive side of the external power supply.
ON 2/3 Connect the negative side of the external power supply.
N.C. This pin is left unconnected.
Figure 4.21. Pin Assignments of digital I/O connector
OP 2/3 37 19 N.C.
O-37 36 18 IP 0/ 1
O-36 35 17 I-17
O-35 34 16 I-16
O-34 33 15 I-15
O-33 32 14 I-14
O-32 31 13 I-13
O-31 30 12 I-12
O-30 29 11 I-11
O-27 28 10 I-10
O-26 27 9 I-07
O-25 26 8 I-06
O-24 25 7 I-05
O-23 24 6 I-04
O-22 23 5 I-03
O-21 22 4 I-02
O-20 21 3 I-01
ON 2/3 20 2 I-00
37
20
19
1
These pins are common to 16 input signal pins.
These pins are common to 16 output signal pins.
These pins are common to 16 output signal pins.
1ON 2/3
Common plus pin
for +0/+1 input port
+1 port (Input)
+0 port (Input)
Common minus pin
for +2/+3 output port
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p
V
CNT
BX-100n-DC5xxx-C02 features counter.
This function is compatible with that of CONTEC's CNT-3204MT-LPE.
Test pulse Phase-A outputTPOA2761 TPOBTest pulse Phase-B output
Counter input signal pull upPUP13266 PUP2Control input signal pull u
Connector used : 68pin 0.8mm pitch connector
HDRA-E68LFDT+ [HONDA TSUSHIN KOGYO CO.,] or equivalence to it
Connector pin assignment is compatible with that of CONTEC's CNT-3204MT-LPE.
*1 The control input can serve as the general-input, counter start / stop, preset and zero-clear.
*2 The control output can serve as the general-output, count match, abnormal input error and digital filter error.
*3 Supply-capable current is 500mA (Max.).
Figure 4.22. Pin Assignments of Counter Port Connector
UnconnectionN.C.2660 N.C.Unconnection
UnconnectionN.C.2862 N.C.Unconnection
CH0 control output *2DO0 2963 DO1CH1 control output *2
CH2 control output *2DO23064 DO3CH3 control output *2
UnconnectionN.C.3165 N.C.Unconnection
UnconnectionN.C.3367 N.C.Unconnection
+3.3V output *3Vcc3468
cc+3.3V output *3
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5. BIOS Setup
5. BIOS Setup
Introduction
This chapter discusses Award’s Setup program built into the FLASH ROM BIOS. The Setup program
allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special information is then stored in
battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
The rest of this chapter is intended to guide you through the process of configuring your system using
Setup.
Starting Setup
The Award 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:
1 By pressing <Del> immediately after switching the system on, or
2 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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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.
Table 5.1. Using Setup
Key Function
Up Arrow Move to the previous item
Down Arrow Move to the next item
Left Arrow Move to the item on the left (menu bar)
Right Arrow Move to the item on the right (menu bar)
Esc
Move Enter Move to the item you desired
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
Esc key
F1 key General help on Setup navigation keys
F5 key Load previous values from CMOS
F6 key Load the fail-safe defaults from BIOS default table
F7 key Load the optimized defaults
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes and exit
Main Menu: Quit without saving changes
Submenus: Exit Current page to the next higher level menu
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
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.
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 AwardBIOS™ 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.
A Final Note About Setup
The information in this chapter is subject to change without notice.
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Main Menu
Once you enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The
Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys
to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu.
Note that a brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of the screen.
Figure 5.1. Main Manu
Setup Items
The main menu includes the following main setup categories. Recall that some systems may not include
all entries.
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configuration.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
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PnP / PCI Configuration
This entry appears if your system supports PnP / PCI.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to
operate.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system
operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the
right to change these defaults to meet their needs.
Supervisor / User Password
Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Save
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Setup
Figure 5.2. Standard CMOS Setup
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category includes no,
one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or
<PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.
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Main Menu Selections
This table shows the selections that you can make on the Main Menu.
Table 5.2. Main Menu Selections
Item Options Description
Date Month DD YYYY
Time HH : MM : SS Set the system time
IDE Channel 0 Master Options are in its sub menu
IDE Channel 0 Slave Options are in its sub menu
EGA/VGA
Video
Halt On
Base Memory N/A
Extended Memory N/A
Total Memory N/A
CGA 40
CGA 80
MONO
All Errors
No Errors
All, but Keyboard
Set the system date. Note that the ‘Day’
automatically changes when you set the
date
Press <Enter> to enter the sub menu of
detailed options
Press <Enter> to enter the sub menu of
detailed options
Select the default video device
Select the situation in which you want the
BIOS to stop the POST process and notify
you
Displays the amount of conventional
memory detected during boot up
Displays the amount of extended memory
detected during boot up
Displays the total memory available in the
system
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IDE Adapters
The IDE adapters control the CF card. Use a separate sub menu to configure each CF card.
Use the legend keys to navigate through this menu and exit to the main menu. Use Table 5.3 to
configure the hard disk.
Table 5.3. IDE Adapters configurations
Item Options Description
IDE HDD Auto-detection Press Enter
IDE Channel 0/2
Master/Slave
Capacity
Access Mode
The following options are selectable only if the ‘IDE Channel 0/2 Master/Slave’ item is set to ‘Manual’
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing zone
Sector
None
Auto
Manual
Auto Display your CF
card size
CHS
LBA
Large
Auto
Min = 0
Max = 65535
Min = 0
Max = 255
Min = 0
Max = 65535
Min = 0
Max = 65535
Min = 0
Max = 255
Press Enter to auto-detect the CF card on this channel. If
detection is successful, it fills the remaining fields on this
menu.
Selecting ‘manual’ lets you set the re-maining fields on this
screen. Selects the type of fixed disk. "User Type" will let
you select the number of cylinders, heads, etc.
Note: PRECOMP=65535 means NONE !
Disk drive capacity (Approximated). Note that this size is
usually slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk
given by a disk checking program.
Choose the access mode for this CF card.
Set the number of cylinders for this CF card.
Set the number of heads for this CF card.
**** Warning :
Setting a value of 65535 means no CF card
****
Number of sectors per track
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Advanced BIOS Features Setup
This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select
the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security.
CPU Feature [Press Enter] Item Help
Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
Virus Warning [Disabled] CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] USB Device Wait [Disabled]
First Boot Device [USB-FDD] Second Boot Device [USB-CDROM] Third Boot Device [Hard Disk] Boot Other Device [Enabled] Boot Up Numlock Status [On]
Gate A20 Option [Fast] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6 Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option [Setup]
APIC Mode Enabled MPS Version Control For OS [1.4] OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
Figure 5.3. Advanced BIOS Features Setup
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CPU Feature
Figure 5.4. CPU Feature
Press <Enter> to configure the settings relevant to CPU Feature.
Table 5.4. CPU Features Selections
Description Choice
Delay Prior to Thermal
Select the interval to setup the delay timer for CPU
Thermal-Throuttling
C1E Function
CPU C1E Function Select.
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Description Choice
Execute Disable Bit
When disabled, forces the XD feature flag to always return
0.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Figure 5.5. Hard Disk Boot Priority
With the field, there is the option to choose, aside from the hard disks connected, “Bootable add-in
Cards” which refers to other external device.
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Virus Warning
When enabled, you receive a warning message if a program (specifically, a virus) attempts to write to the
boot sector or the partition table of the hard disk drive. You should then run an anti-virus program.
Keep in mind that this feature protects only the boot sector, not the entire hard drive.
CAUTION
Many disk diagnostic programs that access the boot sector table can trigger the virus warning
message. If you plan to run such a program, we recommend that you first disable the virus warning.
Enabled
Disabled
Table 5.5. Advance BIOS Feature Selections
Description Choice
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
These allow you to enable (speed up memory access) or
disable the cache function.
Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a
warning message to appear when any-thing attempts to
access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
No warning message will appear when anything attempts to
access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
Hyper-Threading Technology
These allow you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading
function.
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Description Choice
Quick Power On Self Test
Select Enabled to reduce the amount of time required to run
the power-on self-test (POST). A quick POST skips certain
steps. We recommend that you normally disable quick
POST. Better to find a problem during POST than lose
data during your work
USB Device Wait
When USB devices, which need longer time to be booted, are
connected, the boot possibly can not be processed in normal
condition. To address such cases, this setting specifies the
waiting time for BIOS and delays the start of the access to
the USB devices. Therefore, the boot will be delayed by the
specified waiting time.
First Boot Device
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the
devices in the sequence selected in these items.
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Description Choice
Second Boot Device
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the
devices in the sequence selected in these items.
Third Boot Device
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the
devices in the sequence selected in these items.
Boot Other Device
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the
devices in the sequence selected in these items.
Boot Up NumLock Status
Toggle between On or Off to control the state of the
NumLock key when the system boots. When toggled On,
the numeric keypad generates numbers instead of
controlling cursor operations.
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Description Choice
Gate A20 option
Gate A20 refers to the way the system addresses memory
above 1 MB (extended memory). When set to Fast, the
system chipset controls Gate A20.
When set to Normal, a pin in the keyboard controller
controls Gate A20. Setting Gate A20 to Fast improves
system speed, particularly with OS/2 and Windows
Typematic Rate Setting
When Disabled, the following two items (Typematic Rate
and Typematic Delay) are irrelevant. Keystrokes repeat at
a rate determined by the keyboard controller in your system.
When Enabled, you can select a typematic rate and
typematic delay.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
When the typematic rate setting is enabled, you can select a
typematic rate (the rate at which character repeats when
you hold down a key) of 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24 or 30
characters per second.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
When the speed setting for the key input is enabled, you can
specify the interval of waiting time for the continuous key
input.
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Description Choice
Security Option
Select whether the password is required every time the
system boots or only when you enter setup. If you have set
a password, select whether the password is required every
time the System boots, or only when you enter Setup.
System: The system will not boot and access to Setup will be
denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup: The system will boot, but access to Setup will be
denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Note: To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and then you will be asked to enter password. Do
not type anything and just press <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot and
you can enter Setup freely.
APIC Mode
APIC stands for Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller.
Note : This item is show only
MPS Version Control For OS
Use the Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) for OS option to
specify the MPS version to be used. MPS version 1.4 added
extended configuration tables to improve support for
multiple PCI bus configurations and improve future
expandability.
OS Select For DRAM > 64M
Select the operating system that is running with greater
than 64MB of RAM on the system.
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Advanced Chipset Features Setup
Figure 5.6. Advanced Chipset Features Setup
This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset.
This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the
external cache. It must be stated that these items should never need to be altered. The default settings
have been chosen because they provide the best operating conditions for your system. The only time
you might consider making any changes would be if you discovered that data was being lost while using
your system.
Table 5.6. Advance Chipset Feature Selections
Description Choice
DRAM Timing Selectable
The value in this field depends on performance parameters
of the installed memory chips (DRAM). Do not change the
value from the factory setting unlees you install new
memory that has a different performance rating than the
original DRAMs.
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Description Choice
CAS Latency Time
When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock
cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. Do
not reset this field from the default value specified by the
system designer.
You can select CAS latency time in HCLK of 3/4/5/6 or Auto.
The system board designer should set the values in this
field, depends on the DRAM installed specifications of the
installed DRAM or the installed CPU.
DRAM RAS# to CAS# delay
This field lets you insert a timing delay between the CAS
and RAS strobe signals, used when DRAM is written to,
read from, or refreshed. Fast gives faster performance; and
Slow gives more stable performance. This field applies only
when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system.
DRAM RAS# Precharge
The precharge time is the number of cycles it takes for the
RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh. If
insufficient time is allowed, refresh may be incomplete and
the DRAM may fail to retain data.
Precharge delay (tRAS)
This item controls the number of DRAM clocks to activate
the precharge delay. The default setting for the DRAM
Cycle time tRAS is Auto.
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Description Choice
System Memory Frequency
This item sets the main memory frequency. When you use
an external graphics card, you can adjust this to enable the
best performance for your system.
SLP_S4# Assertion Width
Allows you to set the SLP_S4# assertion width. The
default setting is 1 to 2 Sec.
System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM
at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance.
However, if any program writes to this memory area, a
system error may result.
Video BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS ROM at
C0000h to C7FFFh, resulting in better video performance.
However, if any program writes to this memory area, a
system error may result.
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
In order to improve performance, certain space in memory
can be reserved for ISA card. This memory must be
mapped into the memory space below 16MB.
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PCI Express Root Port Function
Figure 5.7. PCI Express Root Port Function
Table 5.7. PCI Express Root Port Function Selections
Description Choice
PCI Express Port 1/2/3/4/5/6
This item allows you to enable or disable or Auto configure
the PCI Express Port 1/2/3/4/5/6.
PCI-E Compliancy Mode
This item allows you to set PCI Express compliancy mode.
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VGA setting
The field under the On-Chip VGA Setting and their defaults settings are:
Table 5.8. VGA Setting Selections
Description Choice
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
When Enabled, a fixed VGA frame buffer from A000h to
BFFFh and a CPU-to-PCI write buffer are implemented.
DVMT Mode
Allows you to set the Dynamic Video Memory Technology
(DVMT) mode.
DVMT/FIXED Memory Size
Allows you to set the Dynamic Video Memory Technology
(DVMT) memory size.
Boot Display
This item allows you to select the boot display device.
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Watch Dog Timer Setting
Output settings for PO2 of the watchdog timer in RAS port
Description Choice
WDT Output to PO2
Set watchdog timer output to PO2.
Selecting "Enabled" connects the output of the watchdog
timer to the PIO2 pin in the RAS connector. The output
value changes depending on the "WDT Power-on State" and
"WDT Time-up State" settings.
WDT Power-on State
This item is enabled with "WDT Output to PO2" set to
"Enabled". Set the state of output from the watchdog timer
when the power is turned on.
WDT Time-up State
This item is enabled with "WDT Output to PO2" set to
"Enabled". Set the state of output from the watchdog timer
when the watchdog timer causes a time-out
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Integrated Peripherals
This section sets configurations for your hard disk and other integrated peripherals. The first screen
shows three main items for user to select. Once an item selected, a submenu appears. Details follow.
Figure 5.8. Integrated Peripherals
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OnChip IDE Device
Figure 5.9. OnChip IDE Device
Table 5.9. On Chip IDE Device Selections
Description Choice
HDD Select
You can choose your CF card type to Auto Select or UDMA
33.
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Description Choice
IDE HDD Block mode
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands,
or multiple sectors read/write. If your IDE hard drive
supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for
automatic detection of the optimal number of block
read/writes per sector the drive can support.
IDE DMA transfer access
This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA
transfer access.
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE
interface with support for 2 IDE channels. Select Enabled
to activate each channel separately.
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Description Choice
IDE Primary Master / Slave PIO
The two IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you
set a PIO mode (0-4) for the one IDE device that the onboard
IDE interface supports. In Auto mode, the system
automatically determines the best mode for the device.
IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA
UDMA (Ultra DMA) is a DMA data transfer protocol that
utilizes ATA commands and the ATA bus to allow DMA
commands to transfer data at a maximum burst rate of 33
MB/s. When you select Auto in the two IDE UDMA fields,
the system automatically determines the optimal data
transfer rate for each IDE device.
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On Chip Serial ATA setting
Table 5.10. On Chip Serial ATA Setting Selection
Description Choice
SATA Mode
You can set SATA hard disk mode in IDE, AHCI or RAID
mode.
On-Chip Serial ATA
Disabled : Disable SATA controller.
Combined Mode : Enable the combination of SATA and
PATA. Up to three IDE devices are available, one for
SATA and two for PATA.
Enhanced Mode : Enable both SATA and PATA. Up to
three IDE drives are provided for this mode.
SATA Only : Set SATA to operate in legacy mode.
SATA PORT Speed Settings
Disable speed settings of, or forcibly set "GEN I" or "GEN II"
to the SATA port.
PATA IDE Mode
PATA IDE mode is fixed to "Secondary".
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Description Choice
SATA Port
Set serial ATA channel to "Primary".
Notes : Only this item is displayed.
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Onboard Device
Figure 5.10. Onboard Device
Table 5.11. On board device Selections
Description Choice
USB Over Current Support
Enable or disable the USB Over Current. In normal cases,
set it as “Enabled”.
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Description Choice
USB 2.0 Controller
Enable or disable the Onboard USB 2.0 function.
In normal cases, set it as “Enabled”.
USB Operation Mode
Select one of USB operation mode.
USB Keyboard Support
Select “Enabled” when using the USB keyboard.
USB Storage Function
Select “Enabled” when using the USB storage.
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Description Choice
Azalia/AC97 Audio Select
Select audio function and/or enable or disable device(s). In
normal cases, set it as “Auto”.
Onboard LAN1
Select “Enabled” when using the Onboard LAN1 controller.
Onboard LAN2
Select “Enabled” when using the Onboard LAN2 controller.
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Super IO Device
Figure 5.11. Super IO Device
Table 5.12. Super I/O device Selections
Description Choice
Onboard Serial Port 1
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first
serial port.
Onboard Serial Port 2
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the
second serial port.
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Description Choice
Onboard Serial Port 3
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the third
serial port.
This setting is displayed in the BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 model
only.
Onboard Serial Port 4
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the forth
serial port.
This setting is displayed in the BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 model
only.
Onboard Serial Port 5
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the fifth
serial port.
This setting is displayed in the BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 model
only.
RS-422/485 Port
This serial port is for the RS422/485 inside the RAS
connector.
This setting is displayed in the BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 model
only.
RS-422/485 Termination
Sets Enabled / Disabled for the terminating resistance for
RS422/485. If set in “Disabled”, there is no terminating
resistance. If set in “Enabled”, it is terminated with 120Ω
resistance.
This setting is displayed in the BX-100n-DC5xxx-C01 model
only.
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Description Choice
T.P. Serial Port
Enable or disable touch panel serial port. In normal cases,
set it as “Disable”.
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Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while
operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
Figure 5.12. Power Management Setup
Table 5.13. Power Management setup Selections
Description Choice
ACPI Function
When set to ‘Enabled’, turns on the ACPI Function. By
default, this field is “Enabled”.
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Description Choice
Note: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is a power management specification that makes hardware
status information available to the operating system ACPI enables a computer to turn its peripherals on and off for
improved power management. It also allows the computer to be turned on and off by external devices, so that mouse or
keyboard activity wakes up the computer.
ACPI Suspend Type
Only “S1(POS)” is supported for the ACPI suspense mode.
Power management
This setting controls each timer function for the doze mode,
stand-by mode, and suspense mode. Using this category,
you can select the type (degree) of power saving function.
User Define : Each mode can be set separately. If enabled,
the time duration for this setting ranges from 1 minute to 1
hour. (Exception : the time duration for HDD power down
ranges from 1 to 15 minutes.)
Min Saving : Performs minimum power management.
(stand-by mode=1 hour, suspense mode=1 hour, HDD power
down=15 minutes)
Max Saving : Performs maximum power management.
(stand-by mode=1 minutes, suspense mode=1 minutes, HDD
power down=1 minutes,)
Video Off Method
This item decides how the display is blanked.
Blank Screen : This option writes blanks to the video buffer.
V/H SYNC+Blank : This option disconnects the power for
the vertical and horizontal synchronizing ports of the
system, and writes blanks to the video buffer.
DPMS : Signals for the initial power management of the
display.
Video Off In Suspend
This option sets how to turn off the monitor display.
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Description Choice
Suspend Type
Enables the selection of “Suspend type”. Available options
are "Stop Grant" and "PwrOn Suspend".
MODEM Use IRQ
If you want to resume the system from power saving mode
on the incoming call to modem, specifies here the
interruption request line (IRQ) used by the modem.
To use this function, you need to connect the Fax / Modem to
Wake On Modem connector of keyboard computer.
Suspend Mode
If no power management event happens within the specified
time duration, the CPU clock stops and the video signal is
suspended.
When a power management event is detected, the full
powered functions are recovered.
* If the item of USB Keyboard Support is set [Enabled], this
function is not available.
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Description Choice
HDD Power Down
If set in “Enabled”, the hard disk drive goes into the power
saving mode when no system operation is done after the
specified time duration. Other devices continues to be
active.
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
In case of Soft-Off (S5) by the power button, specifies the
delay time to wait till the power button takes effect. In
“Instant-Off”, the power button takes effect immediately
after pushed down. In
need to be pushed and held for 4 seconds to take effect.
Note that the power button is controlled by the OS in case of
Windows.
“Delay 4 sec”, the power button
PWRON after PWR-Fail
Only “On” is supported for the PWRON After PWR-Fail.
This feature is activated whenever a power is returned after
any types of power failures such as outage.
Wake-Up by PCI card
Selecting “Enable” enables On board LAN “WOL” function.
Note that the “PCI Express Wake” setting below should be
Enable alike.
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Description Choice
Power On by Ring
When set to "Enabled", you can boot the system by incoming
call (Ring signal) to the modem connected COM1 or COM2.
Resume by Alarm
When Enabled, your can set the date and time at which the
RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system.
Reload Global Timer Events : When Enabled, an event occurring on each listed device restarts the global timer for
Standby mode.
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PnP/PCI Configuration Setup
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a
system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when
communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it
is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
Init Display First
Initialize the onboard video display before initializing any
other display device on the system. Thus the onboard
display becomes the primary display.
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