DFI CD101-N User Manual

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CD101-N

Mini-ITX Industrial Motherboard

User’s Manual

A24160443

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Copyright

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders.

This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this document. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes.

Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website will always provide the most updated information.

Trademarks

Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and are the properties of the respective owners.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Trademarks ........................................................................................................2

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B ..................................................... 2

About this Manual ..........................................................................................4

Warranty ............................................................................................................4

I/O Connectors ........................................................................................... 21

Digital I/O Connector .................................................................................. 21

Digital I/O Power Connector ........................................................................ 21

SATA (Serial ATA) Connectors ...................................................................... 22

Front Panel Connector ................................................................................ 22

C Connector ............................................................................................. 23

Chassis Intrusion Connector ........................................................................ 23

CompactFlash Socket (optional) ................................................................... 24

LVDS LCD Panel Connector ......................................................................... 24

LCD/Inverter Power Connector .................................................................... 25

Expansion Slots .......................................................................................... 26

Cooling Fan Connectors...............................................................................26

Standby Power LED ....................................................................................27

Battery ....................................................................................................... 27

Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................4

Safety Measures ..............................................................................................4

About the Package .........................................................................................5

Chapter 1 - Introduction ............................................................................. 6

Specifications ................................................................................................6

Features ........................................................................................................ 7

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation ................................................9

Board Layout ................................................................................................. 9

System Memory ............................................................................................ 9

Installing the DIMM Module ........................................................................ 10

Jumper Settings ......................................................................................... 12

Clear CMOS Data ........................................................................................ 12

Power-on Select.......................................................................................... 12

USB Power Select ....................................................................................... 13

COM 1 RS232/422/485 Select ..................................................................... 13

COM 1 RS232/Power Select .........................................................................14

Mini PCIe/mSATA Select .............................................................................. 14

LVDS Panel Select ....................................................................................... 15

LVDS Panel Power Select ............................................................................16

LVDS Brightness Control Select .................................................................... 16

Rear Panel I/O Ports .................................................................................17

DC-in 9-24V ............................................................................................... 17

COM (Serial) Ports ...................................................................................... 18

Graphics Interfaces ..................................................................................... 18

RJ45 LAN Ports ........................................................................................... 19

USB Ports ................................................................................................... 19

Audio ......................................................................................................... 20

Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup ............................................................... 28

Overview ..................................................................................................... 28

AMI BIOS Setup Utility ............................................................................. 29

Main .......................................................................................................... 29

Advanced ................................................................................................... 29

Chipset ...................................................................................................... 36

Boot........................................................................................................... 39

Security ...................................................................................................... 40

Save & Exit ................................................................................................. 40

Updating the BIOS .................................................................................... 41

Chapter 4 - Supported Software .......................................................... 42

Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide ........................ 56

Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ................................................ 62

Appendix C - System Error Message ................................................... 63

Appendix D - Troubleshooting ................................................................ 64

Appendix E - BIOS Status Code ............................................................ 66

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About this Manual

Static Electricity Precautions

An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu.

Warranty

1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications.

2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.

3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service agency for all such work.

4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the product that has been modified or altered.

It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.

1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.

2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.

3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.

4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections.

5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or connectors by their ends.

Important:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

Safety Measures

To avoid damage to the system:

• Use the correct AC input voltage range.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.

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About the Package

The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

• One CD101-N motherboard

• One Serial ATA data with power cable

• One I/O shield

• One DVD

• One QR (Quick Reference)

The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.

Optional Items

• USB port cable

• Serial ATA data with power cable

• COM port cable

• I/O shield

• Power adapter: TBD

• Heat sink with fan

• Heat sink

Before Using the System Board

Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.

If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following internal components.

• A CPU

• Memory module

• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.

You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Specifications

Processor

Chipset System Memory

Expansion Slots

Graphics

Audio LAN

Serial ATA

Rear Panel I/O Ports

• CD101-N2550:

- Intel

AtomTM D2550, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 10W TDP, dual-core

- Cooling: heatsink with cooling fan

• CD101-N2800:

- Intel

AtomTM N2800, 1.86GHz, 2x 512K L2, 6.5W TDP, dual-core

- Cooling: heatsink (fanless solution)

• CD101-N2600:

- Intel

AtomTM N2600, 1.6GHz, 2x 512K L2, 3.5W TDP, dual-core

- Cooling: heatsink (fanless solution)

• Intel® NM10 Express chipset

• Supports DDR3 1066MHz (CD101-N2550/CD101-N2800) Supports DDR3 800MHz (CD101-N2600)

• Supports single channel memory interface

• Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets support up to 4GB system memory (CD101-N2550/CD101-N2800)

One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket supports up to 2GB system memory

(CD101-N2600)

• DRAM device technologies: 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb DDR3 DRAM technologies are supported for x8 and x16 devices, unbuffered, non-ECC

• 1 PCIe x1 slot

• 1 Mini PCIe slot

- Supports USB and PCIe signals

- Supports half size and/or full size Mini PCIe card

• 1 CompactFlash socket* (optional)

• Intel® GMA 3650 (CD101-N2550/CD101-N2800)

GMA 3600 (CD101-N2600)

Intel

• Supports DVI (DVI-D signal), VGA, and LVDS interfaces

• LVDS: 24-bit, dual channel, resolution up to 1920x1200 @60Hz

• DVI and VGA: resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz

• Supports Hardware H.264/AVC, MPEG-2 video decoder, VC-1, DirectX 9, 1080p decoder

• Realtek ALC886 5.1-channel High Deﬁ nition Audio

• 2 Intel® 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controllers; or 2 Intel® I210 PCI Express

Gigabit Ethernet controllers* (optional)

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

• Supports 2 Serial ATA interfaces

• SATA 2.0 with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s

• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller

• 1 4-pin 9~24V DC-in jack (default) or 4-pin power connector* (optional)

• 1 DVI-I port (DVI-D signal)

• 1 VGA port

• 2 DB-9 serial ports

- 1 RS232/422/485 (RS232 and/or Power)

- 1 RS232

• 2 LAN ports

• 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• Mic-in, Line-in, Line-out jacks

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I/O Connectors

• 1 connector for 2 external USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 2 connectors for 2 external RS232 serial ports (2.0mm pitch)

• 1 LVDS LCD panel connector

• 1 LCD/inverter power connector

• 1 12-bit Digital I/O connector

• 1 Digital I/O power connector

• 1 front audio connector for line-out and mic-in jacks

• 2 SATA 2.0 ports

• 2 SATA power connectors

• 1 touch panel connector* (optional)

• 1 chassis intrusion connector

• 1 front panel connector

• 2 fan connectors

BIOS

• AMI BIOS

- 16Mbit SPI BIOS

Energy Efﬁ cient Design

• ACPI v3.0 speciﬁ cation

• System Power Management

• Wake-On-Events include:

- Wake-On-USB KB/Mouse

- Wake-On-LAN

- RTC timer to power-on the system

• AC power failure recovery

Damage Free Intelligence

• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm

• Monitors VCORE/VGFX/1.05V/3.3V/5VSB/3VSB/VBAT voltages and failure alarm

• Monitors CPU/system fan speed and failure alarm

• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed

• Watchdog timer function

- Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds

Power Consumption

• 21.6W with D2550 at 1.86GHz and 2x 2GB DDR3 SODIMM

• 19.104W with N2800 at 1.86GHz and 2x 2GB DDR3 SODIMM

• 16.92W with N2600 at 1.60GHz and 1x 2GB DDR3 SODIMM

OS Support

Temperature

Humidity Dimensions

• Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit)

• Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit)

• Operating: 0oC to 60oC

• Storage: -20

C to 85oC

• 10% to 90%

• Mini-ITX form factor

- 170mm (6.7") x 170mm (6.7")

• Heat sink with fan

- CD101-N2550: 68mm x 50mm x 40mm

• Heat sink

- CD101-N2600/N2800: 68mm x 50mm x 30mm

Certiﬁ cation

• CE

• FCC Class B

• RoHS

Note:

*Optional and is not supported in standard model. Please contact your sales representative for more information.

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Features

• Watchdog Timer

The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.

• DDR3

DDR3 delivers increased system bandwidth and improved performance. The advantages of DDR3 are its higher bandwidth and its increase in performance at a lower power than DDR2.

• Graphics

The integrated Intel® GMA graphics engine delivers an excellent blend of graphics performance and features to meet business needs. It provides excellent video and 3D graphics with outstanding graphics responsiveness. These enhancements deliver the performance and compatibility needed for today’s and tomorrow’s business applications. Supports VGA, DVI-I (DVI-D signal) and LVDS interfaces.

• DVI

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) is a form of video interface technology made to maximize the quality of flat panel LCD monitors and modern video graphics cards. Data is transmitted using the TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) protocol, providing a digital signal from the PC’s graphics subsystem to the display.

• Serial ATA

Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0a specification. With speed of up to 3Gb/s (SATA 2.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s.

• Gigabit LAN

Two Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers or 2 Intel® I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers support up to 1Gbps data transmission.

• Wake-On-LAN

This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN port or via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can poweron the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.

Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

• Wake-On-USB

This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.

Important:

If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.

• RTC Timer

The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time.

• ACPI STR

The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management. ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM

function

• Audio

The Realtek ALC886 audio codec provides 5.1-channel High Definition audio output.

• USB

The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second bandwidth while USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by pressing the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows® without having to go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system. This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating session will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system.

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Important:

The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

• Power Failure Recovery

When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system manually or let the system power-on automatically.

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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

Board Layout

DC-in

ATX power (optional)

COM 2 COM 1

VGA DVI-I

LAN 1 USB 0-1

LAN 2 USB 2-3

Line-in Line-out Mic-in

COM 1 RS232 Power Select (JP1)

ASM1442

USB 0-3 Power Select (JP3)

Clear CMOS Data

COM 1 RS232/422/485 Select (JP2)

Intel NM10

Battery

(JP4)

Mini PCIe

210 1

Front Audio

PCIe x1

1 1

SPI Flash BIOS

USB 4-5 Power Select (JP5)

Intel Atom

D2550/N2800/ N2600

SATA1/mSATA Select (JP6)

USB 4-5

2 1

Realtek ALC886

PCIe x1 / Mini PCIe

Select (JP11)

LVDS Panel Power (JP9)

Mini PCIe/mSATA Select (JP7)

SATA 0

LVDS/Inverter

LVDS Panel

Select (SW1)

LVDS LCD Panel

SATA 1

SATA Power

5 1

Power

CPU Fan

I2C

5 6

Standby Power LED

DDR3_2 SODIMM

COM3

COM4

2 1

Factory Test

Chassis Intrusion

2 1

Power-on Select (JP10)

1 2

Front Panel

12 11

Buzzer

DDR3_1 SODIMM

LVDS Brightness Control Select

CompactFlash socket (optional)

Fintek F81866AD

System Fan

DIO

(JP12)

DIO Power

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Important:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

System Memory

Important:

When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.

Features

Standby Power LED

DDR3-1

DDR3-2

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• Two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets (-N2550/-N2800)

• One 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM sockets (-N2600)

• Supports 800MHz(-N2600)/1066MHz (-N2550/-N2800) DDR3 SDRAM

• Single channel memory interface

• Supports maximum of 4GB (-N2550, -N2800)/2GB (-N2600) system memory

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The system board supports the following memory interface.

Single Channel (SC)

Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) from the memory channels.

DIMMs are on the same channel.

Single Channel

DIMMs in a channel can be identical or completely different. However, we highly recommend using identical DIMMs.

Not all slots need to be populated.

Installing the DIMM Module

Note:

The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual board. These illustrations are for reference only.

1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.

2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.

3. Locate the SODIMM socket on the system board.

4. Note the key on the socket. The key ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one direction.

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5. Grasping the module by its edges, align the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle. Apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket.

6. Push down the module until the clips at each end of the socket lock into position. You will

hear a distinctive “click”, indicating the module is correctly locked into position.

Clip

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Chapter 2

Jumper Settings

Clear CMOS Data

312

1-2 On: Normal

JP4

If you encounter the following,

a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password.

you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.

To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.

1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord.

2. Set JP4 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP4 back to its default setting,

pins 1 and 2 On.

(default)

Clear CMOS Data

312

2-3 On:

Power-on Select

JP10

JP10 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set JP10 pins 2 and 3 to On. If you want to use the power button, set pins 1 and 2 to On.

When using the JP10 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure occurs, the system may not power on if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power flicker).

Note:

In order to ensure that power is resumed after a power failure that re covers within a 5 second period, JP10 must be set to pins 2-3 and the “AC Power Lose” in CMOS is set to “On”.

312

1-2 On: Power-on via power button (default)

312

2-3 On: Power-on via AC power

3. Now plug the power cord and power-on the system.

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USB Power Select

USB 0-3 (JP3)

USB 4-5 (JP5)

JP3 and JP5 are used to select the power of the USB ports. Selecting +5V_standby will allow you to use a USB device to wake up the system.

Important:

If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the +5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.

1-2 On: +5V

(default)

1-2 On: +5V

(default)

132132

2-3 On:

+5V_standby

132132

2-3 On:

+5V_standby

COM 1 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select

JP2

COM 1

JP2 (for COM1) is used to configure the COM port to RS232, RS422 (Full Duplex) or RS485. The pin function of the COM 1 port will vary according to the jumper’s setting.

JP2

1-2 On: RS232

(default)

5 3

3-4 On: RS422

Full Duplex

COM 1

5-6 On: RS485

5 3

4 2

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DTR-

GND

DCD-

2345

6789

RI-

RTS-

CTS-

DSR-

RS232

RXD+

TXD+

RXD-

TXD-

12345

6789

N.C.

RS422

Full Duplex

N.C.

DATA-

DATA+

12345

6789

N.C.

RS485

N.C.

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COM 1 RS232/Power Select

COM 1

JP1

(default)

5 3

1 3-5 (+5V), 4-6 (+12V) On: RS232 with power

1-3, 2-4 On: RS232

JP1 is used to configure the Serial COM 1 port to pure RS232 or RS232 with power.

Mini PCIe/mSATA Select

JP11JP6

mSATA/ Mini

PICe Select

Mini PCIe

(PCIe x1 & USB)

mSATA

SATA 1

2-3,5-6,8-9,11-12 On 2-3,5-6,8-9,11-12 On N/A

1-2,4-5,7-8,10-11 On

JP6 JP7 JP11

N/A

(default)

JP7

1-2,4-5,7-8,10-11 On

(default)

N/A N/A

2-3,5-6,8-9,11-12 On

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PCIe x1 Slot

N/A N/A

1-2,4-5,7-8,10-11 On

(default)

Note:

The mSATA and Mini PCIe cannot be used at the same time.

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Chapter 2

LVDS Panel Select

SW1

SW1 is used to select the resolution of the LVDS panel on the system board.

LVDS Panel Select Channel SW2

800x600

1024x768

1280x768

1280x800

1280x960

1280x1024

1366x768

1440x900

1400x1050

1600x900

1680x1050

1600x1200

1920x1080

1920x1200

6/18 bit Single 1-4 On

6/18 bit Single 2-4 On, 1 Off

8/24 bit Single 1,3,4 On, 2 Off

6/18 bit Single 3-4 On, 1-2 Off

6/18 bit Single 1,2,4 On, 3 Off

6/18 bit Single 2,4 On, 1,3 Off

8/24 bit Dual 1,4 On, 2,3 Off

6/18 bit Single 4 On, 1-3 Off

8/24 bit Single 1-3 On, 4 Off

8/24 bit Dual 2-3 On, 1,4 Off

8/24 bit Dual 1,3 On, 2,4 Off

8/24 bit Dual 3 On, 1,2,4 Off

8/24 bit Dual 1-2 On, 3-4 Off

8/24 bit Dual 2 On, 1,3,4 Off

8/24 bit Dual 1 On, 2-4 Off

8/24 bit Dual 1-4 Off

Note:

The default setting is eDP.

1. 1366x768: N2000 series processor supports eDP only.

2. 1600x1200: N2000 series processor supports DP only.

3. 1920x1080: D2000 series processor supports eDP only.

4. 1920x1200: D2000 series processor supports DP only.

*3 *4

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LVDS Panel Power Select

1-2 On: +12V

JP9

JP9 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD LVDS panel connector.

Important:

Before powering-on the system, make sure JP9’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.

3-4 On:+5V

6 4

5-6 On: +3.3V

(default)

LVDS Brightness Control Select

JP12 is used to select the brightness to the LCD panel.

3 2 1

1-2 On: LED Backlight Panel (default)

JP12

3 2 1

2-3 On: CCFL Backlight Panel

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Chapter 2

Rear Panel I/O Ports

COM 2

DC-in

COM 1

The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:

• 1 4-pin 9-24V DC-in jack or 4-pin power connector (optional)

• 2 Serial COM ports

• 1 VGA port

• 1 DVI-I port (DVI-D signal)

• 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 2 LAN ports

• Mic-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Line-out jack

(DVI-D signal)

VGA

DVI-I

LAN 1

USB 0-1

LAN 2

USB 2-3

Line-in

Line-out

Mic-in

DC-in 9~24V

Connect a DC power cord to this jack. Use a power adapter with 9~24V DC output voltage. Using a voltage higher than the recommended one may fail to boot the system or cause damage to the system board.

1: DC-IN

2: DC-IN

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3: GND 4: GND

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COM (Serial) Ports

DTR-

RTS-

DSR-

RS232

2 1

CTS-

DTR-

DCD-

GND

RI-

DSR-

GND

COM 2

COM 1

CTS-

RTS-

RI-

COM2: RS232

COM 1:

RS232/422/485

COM 3: RS232 COM 4: RS232

DCD-

2345

6789

COM 2 to COM 4 are fixed at RS232.

The pin function of COM 1 port will vary according to JP2’s setting. Refer to “COM1/COM2 RS232/RS422/RS485 Select” in this chapter for more information.

The serial ports are asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.

Connecting External Serial Ports

Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then insert the serial port cable to the COM connector. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the COM connector.

BIOS Setting

Configure the serial ports in the Advanced menu (“Super IO Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Graphics Interfaces

The display ports consist of the following:

• VGA port

• DVI-I port (DVI-D signal)

VGA

DVI-I

(VI-D signal)

VGA Port

The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

DVI-I Port

The DVI-I port is used to connect an LCD monitor.

Connect the display device’s cable connector to the DVI-I port. After you plug the cable connector into the port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.

BIOS Setting

Configure the display device in the Chipset menu (“North Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the graphics driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

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RJ45 LAN Ports

LAN 1

Features

• 2 Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet controllers; or 2 Intel

The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard LAN in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

LAN 2

controllers (optional)

LAN 1

LAN 2

I210 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet

USB Ports

USB 2.0

USB 1

USB 0

+Data

-Data

N. C.

GND

VCC

2 1

+Data

-Data

VCC

USB 2.0

The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

The system board is equipped with four onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports (USB 0-1/2-3). The one 10-pin connector allow you to connect 2 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports (USB 4-5). The additional USB port may be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis and then insert the USB port cables to a connector.

BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard USB in the Advanced menu (“USB Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

GND

Key

USB 3

USB 2

USB 4-5

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You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.

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Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse

The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function:

• Jumper Setting

JP3 and JP5 must be set to “2-3 On: +5V_standby”. Refer to “USB Power Select” in this chapter for more information.

Important:

Audio

Line-in

Line-out

Mic-in

Rear audio

Presence Signal

Mic2-JD

GND

2 1

Mic2-R

Mic2-L

Line2-R

Line2-JD

Key

Front_IO_Sense

Line2-L

Front audio

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Rear Audio

The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug.

• Mic-in Jack (Pink) This jack is used to connect an external microphone.

• Line-in Jack (Light Blue) This jack is used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player,

AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc.

• Line-out Jack (Lime) This jack is used to connect a headphone or external speakers.

Front Audio

The front audio connector allows you to connect to the second line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system.

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BIOS Setting

Configure the onboard audio in the Chipset menu (“South Bridge” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the audio driver. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

I/O Connectors

Digital I/O Connector Digital I/O Power Connector

5VSB

Ground

+5V

Digital I/O power

111

Digital I/O

The 12-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are connected to these connectors.

Digital I/O Connector

212

+12V

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Pins Function Pins Function

3 4 5 6

DIO0

DIO1

DIO2

DIO3

DIO4

DIO5

9 10 11 12

DIO6

DIO7

DIO8

DIO9

DIO10

DIO11

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SATA (Serial ATA) Connector

RXN

+5V

TXN

GND

TXP

GND

SATA 1

Connect to the SATA drive

RXP

GND

SATA 2.0 3Gb/s

SATA 0

SATA power

Features

• 2 Serial ATA ports

- SATA 2.0 with data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s (SATA 0 and SATA 1)

• Integrated Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) controller

The Serial ATA connectors are used to connect Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA data cable to a SATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.

The system board package comes with a power cable that must be connected from the system board’s peripheral power connector to the SATA drive’s power connector in order to provide power to the drive.

Connect to the peripheral power connector

Connect to the SATA port

BIOS Setting

+12V

Ground

Front Panel Connector

PWR-LED PWR-BTN

2 1

HDD-LED RESET-SW

HDD-LED - HDD LED

This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.

RESET SW - Reset Switch

This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system.

PWR-BTN - Power Switch

This switch is used to power on or off the system.

PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED

When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.

Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment

HDD-LED

RESET SW

3 HDD Power

5 Signal 4 LED Power

7 Ground 6 Signal

9 RST Signal

11 N.C. 10 Signal

2 LED Power

PWR-LED

PWR-BTN 8 Ground

12 11

Configure the Serial ATA drives in the Advanced menu (“SATA Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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I2C Connector

The 1-channel I as a master or slave device and supports a multi-master bus.

C bus interface conforms to the version 2.1 I2C bus specification. It operates

SMBUS Clock

SMBUS Alert

5 6

SMBUS Data

3V3 Standby

1 2

GND

Chassis Intrusion Connector

Signal

Ground

The board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. Connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to this connector. When the system’s power is on and a chassis intrusion occurred, an alarm will sound. When the system’s power is off and a chassis intrusion occurred, the alarm will sound only when the system restarts.

MyGuard Hardware Monitor

Install the “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” utility. By default, the chassis intrusion detection function is disabled. When enabled, a warning message will appear when the chassis is open. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound when the chassis is open. Refer to the “MyGuard Hardware Monitor” section in chapter 4 for more information.

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CompactFlash Socket (optional)

The CompactFlash a small removable mass storage device designed with flash technology - a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely. The CompactFlash ogy is widely used in products such as portable and desktop computers, digital cameras, handheld data collection scanners, PDAs, Pocket PCs, handy terminals and personal communicators.

socket is used for inserting a CompactFlashTM card. CompactFlashTM card is

technol-

LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector

LCD/Inverter

power

LVDS LCD

panel

The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector and the LCD/Inverter power connector. These connectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel.

Refer to the next page for the pin functions of these connectors.

BIOS Setting

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Configure the LCD panel in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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LVDS LCD Panel Connector

Pins Function Pins Function

11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39

7 9

GND

LVDS_Out3+

LVDS_Out3-

GND

LVDS_Out2+

LVDS_Out2-

GND

LVDS_Out1+

LVDS_Out1-

GND

LVDS_Out0+

LVDS_Out0-

GND

LVDS_CLK1+

LVDS_CLK1-

GND

LVDS_DDCCLK

LVDS_DDCDTA

Panel Power

8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

GND

LVDS_Out7+

LVDS_Out7-

GND

LVDS_Out6+

LVDS_Out6-

GND

LVDS_Out5+

LVDS_Out5-

GND

LVDS_Out4+

LVDS_Out4-

GND

LVDS_CLK2+

LVDS_CLK2-

GND

N.C.

Panel Power

LCD/Inverter Power Connector

Pins Function

Panel Inverter Brightness Voltage Control

3 4 5 6 7 8

Panel Backlight On/Off Control

GND

Panel Power

+3.3V

+12V

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Expansion Slots

Mini PCI Express

PCI Express x1

PCI Express x1 Slot

Install PCI Express cards such as network cards or other cards that comply to the PCI Express specifications into the PCI Express x1 slot.

Mini PCIe Slot

Cooling Fan Connectors

Sense

Power

CPU fan

System fan

The fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.

BIOS Setting

The Advanced menu (“PC Health Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Ground

Sense

Power

The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a half size Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as the conventional PCI. It supports PCIe and USB signals.

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Standby Power LED

This LED will lit red when the system is in the standby mode. It indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the PC and then unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.

Battery

Connect to the

Battery

The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off.

battery connector

GND +3.3V

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Safety Measures

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance

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Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup

Overview

The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and save the configuration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off. In general, the information stored in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a configuration change has been made such as a hard drive replaced or a device added.

It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss. If this happens, you need to install a new CMOS battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings.

Note:

The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the system board; therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual one. These screens are for reference purpose only.

Default Configuration

Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all commands are keyboard commands. The commands are available at the right side of each setup screen.

The BIOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run. After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen. If the message disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.

Legends

Keys Function

Right and Left arrows

Up and Down arrows

<Esc>

+ (plus key)

- (minus key) Tab

<Enter>

Scrolls forward through the values or options of the highlighted ﬁ eld.

Scrolls backward through the values or options of the highlighted ﬁ eld.

Moves the highlight left or right to select a menu.

Moves the hightlight up or down between submenu or ﬁ elds.

Exit to the BIOS Setup Utility.

Select a ﬁ eld.

Displays General Help

Saves and exits the Setup program.

Press <Enter> to enter the highlighted submenu.

Scroll Bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of the setup screen, it indicates that there are more available fields not shown on the screen. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through all the available fields.

Submenu

When ““ appears on the left of a particular field, it indicates that a submenu which contains additional options are available for that field. To display the submenu, move the highlight to that field and press <Enter>.

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AMI BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Main

The Main menu is the first screen that you will see when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

Main

BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Compliency Project Version Model Name BIOS Name BIOS Version Build Date and Time

System Date

System Time

Access Level

System Date

The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1980 to 2099.

System Time

The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to

23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.

Advanced

Boot Security

American Megatrends

4.6.5.1 UEFI 2.3; PI 1.2 1APJK 0.15.013 x64 DFI CD101-N CD101NCA.14A RA0A 10/14/2012 10:28:18

[Fri 10/19/2012] [10:14:14]

Administraor

Save & ExitChipset

Choose the system default language

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

The Advanced menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.

Important:

Setting incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.

Main

Legacy OpROM Support

Launch I82574 PXE [Disabled]

Launch I82574 WOL [Disabled] Launch Resume On Ring [Disabled] Launch Storage OpROM [Enabled]



PCI Subsystem Setting



ACPI Power Management Conﬁ guration



CPU Conﬁ guration



IDE Conﬁ guration



USB Conﬁ guration



Super IO Conﬁ guration



PC Health Status



PPM Conﬁ guration



WatchDog Conﬁ g

Advanced

Save & ExitChipset Boot Security

Enable or disable PXE Boot Option for Intel 82574 NIC

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Launch I82574 WOL

Enable or disable WOL for Intel 82574 Lan Option.

Launch Resume On Ring

Enable or disable Resume on Ring option.

Launch Storage OpROM

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Enable or disable boot option for legacy mass storage devices with option ROM.

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PCI Subsystem Setting

This section is used to configure the PCI Subsystem Management.

Advanced

PCI Bus Driver Version V 2.05.01 PCI Option ROM Handling

PCI ROM Priority [EFI Compatible ROM]

In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), speciﬁ es what PCI Option ROM to launch.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

ACPI Power Management Configuration

This section is used to configure the ACPI Power Management.

Advanced

ACPI Power Management Conﬁ guration

Enable ACPI Auto Conf

ACPI Sleep State Lock Legacy Resource

USB Dev Wake From S3

[Disabled]

[S3 (Suspend to RAM)] [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Enables or disables the BIOS ACPI Auto Conﬁ guration.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

ACPI Sleep State

Selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the Suspend button is pressed.

S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function.

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S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function.

Lock Legacy Resource

Enables or disables lock of legacy resource.

USB Dev Wake From S3

Enables or disables USB device wake from S3.

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CPU Configuration

This section is used to configure the CPU. It will also display the detected CPU information.

Advanced

CPU Conﬁ guration Processor Type

Intel (R) Atom (TM) CPU N2600 @ 1.60GHz EMT64

Processor Speed System Bus Speed Ratio Status Actual Ratio Processor Stepping Microcode Revision L1 Cache RAM L2 Cache RAM Processor Core

Hyper-threading

Executive Disable Bit Limit CPUID Maximum

306a8 10 3400 MHz 1600 MHz 3400 MHz 4 Supported Supported Supported Supported

32 kB x 4 32 kB x 4 256kB x 4 8192 kB

[Enabled]

[All] [Disabled]

Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). When Disabled only one thread per enabled core is enabled.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Hyper-threading

Enable this field for Windows XP and Linux which are optimized for Hyper-Threading technology. Select disabled for other OSes not optimized for Hyper-Threading technology. When disabled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled.

Executive Disable Bit

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

IDE Configuration

This section is used to configure IDE functions.

Advanced

SATA Ports (0~3)

SATA Port 0 SATA Port 1

SATA Controller(s)

Conﬁ gure SATA as

Misc Conﬁ guration for hard disk

Not Present Not Present

[Enabled]

[IDE]

device names if present

and enabled.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

SATA Controller(s)

This field is used to enable or disable the Serial ATA channels.

Configure SATA as

IDE Mode This option configures the Serial ATA drives as Parallel ATA storage devices. AHCI Mode Select a configuration for SATA configuration.

Limit CPUID Maximum

Disable for Windows XP.

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USB Configuration

This section is used to configure USB.

Advanced

USB Conﬁ guration USB Devices:

1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse

Legacy USB Support

EHCI Hand-off

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

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

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Legacy USB Support

Enabled Enables legacy USB. Auto Disables support for legacy when no USB devices are connected. Disabled Keeps USB devices available only for EFI applications.

EHCI Hand-off

This is a workaround for OSes that does not support EHCI hand-off. The EHCI ownership change should be claimed by the EHCI driver.

Super IO Configuration

This section is used to configure the I/O functions supported by the onboard Super I/O chip.

Advanced

Super IO Conﬁ guration Super IO Chip



Serial Port 1 Conﬁ guration



Serial Port 2 Conﬁ guration



Serial Port 3 Conﬁ guration



Serial Port 4 Conﬁ guration

Restore AC Power Loss Case Open Beep

F81866

[Turns Off] [Disabled]

Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA).

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Restore AC Power Loss

Off

When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power is off. You must press

the Power button to power-on the system. On When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on. Last State When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where

you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns.

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Case Open Beep

Set this field to Enabled to allow the system to alert you of a chassis intrusion event.

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Serial Port 1 Configuration to Serial Port 4 Configuration

Advanced

Serial Port 1 Conﬁ guration

Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

Advanced

Serial Port 2 Conﬁ guration

Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

[Enabled]

IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;

[Auto]

[Enabled]

IO=2F8h; IRQ=3;

[Auto]

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Advanced

Serial Port 3 Conﬁ guration

Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

Advanced

Serial Port 4 Conﬁ guration

Serial Port

Device Settings

Change Settings

[Enabled]

IO=3F8h; IRQ=5;

[Auto]

[Enabled]

IO=2F8h; IRQ=5;

[Auto]

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

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Serial Port

Enables or disables the serial port.

Change Settings

Selects the IO/IRQ setting of the I/O device.

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PC Health Status

This section displays the SIO hardware health monitor.

Advanced

System Hardware Monitor

 Smart Fan Function



Smart Fan Mode Conﬁ guration

CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed VCore VCCGFX V_SM

1.05V 5VSB 3VCC 3VSB VBAT

[Enabled]

: +34 C : +33 C : 8196 RPM : N/A : +1.064 V : +0.880 V : +1.568 V : +1.064 V : +5.088 V : +3.376 V : +3.408 V : +3.312 V

Smart Fan Mode Configuration

Advanced

Smart Fan Mode Conﬁ guration CPU Smart Fan Control

Temperature 1 Temperature 2 Temperature 3 Temperature 4 Duty Cycle 1 Duty Cycle 2 Duty Cycle 3 Duty Cycle 4

System Fan Smart Fan Temperature 1 Temperature 2 Temperature 3 Temperature 4 Duty Cycle 1 Duty Cycle 2 Duty Cycle 3 Duty Cycle 4

[Auto Duty-Cycle Mode]

60 50 40 30 85 70 60 50

[Auto Duty-Cycle Mode] 60 50 40 30 85 70 60 50

Enable or Disable Smart Fan

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit



Auto fan speed control. Fan speed will follow different temperature by different duty cycle 1-100.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit



Temperature 1 to Temperature 4

The range is from 1-100.

Duty Cycle 1 to Duty Cycle 4

The range is from 1-100.

CPU Smart Fan Control

When this feature is set to Automatic, the CPU’s fan speed will rotate according to the CPU’s temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster the speed of rotation.

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PPM Configuration

Advanced

PPM Conﬁ guration

EIST CPU C status Report

[Disabled]

Enable/Disable Intel Speedstep.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

EIST

This field is used to enable or disable the Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology.

CPU C status Report

Enabled and Disabled CPU C status report to OS.

Watchdog Configuration

Advanced

WatchDog Conﬁ g

WatchDog function [Disabled]

WatchDog Timer 10

Enabled/Disabled F81866A WatchDog Timer.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

WatchDog function

This field is used to enable or disable the WatchDog timer function.

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Chipset

Configures relevant chipset functions.

Advanced

Main



Host Bridge



South Bridge

Chipset

Boot Security

Save & Exit

Host Bridge Parameters

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Host Bridge

Chipset



Memory Frequency and Timing



Intel IGD Conﬁ guration

*** Memory Information *** Memory Frequency 1067 MHz (DDR3) Total Memory 2048 MB DIMM#1 2048 MB DIMM#2 Not Present

Memory Frequency and Timing

Chipset

Memory Frequency and Timing

Max TOLUD

[Dynamic]

Conﬁ g Memory Frequency and Timing Settings.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO lenth of installed graphic controller.

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 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

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Intel IGD Configuration

Chipset

Intel IGD Conﬁ guration

Fixed Graphics Memory

[128MB]

Conﬁ gure Fixed Graphics Memory Size.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

South Bridge

Chipset

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TPT Devices

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Mini PCIE/ PCIE x1 Slot

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Giga LAN 1

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Giga LAN 2

SLP_S4 Assertion Width

[1-2 Seconds]

SLP_S4 Assertion Width

Select a minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal.

Enable/Disable Intel(R) IO Controller Hub (TPT) devices.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

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TPT Device

Chipset

Azalia Controller

Select USB Mode UHCI #1 (ports 0 and UHCI #2 (ports 2 and UHCI #3 (ports 4 and UHCI #4 (ports 6 and USB 2.0 (EHCI) Support

[HD Audio]

[By Controllers] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]

Azalia Controller

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Select USB Mode

Select USB mode to control USB ports.

UHCI #1~UHCI#4

Control the USB UHCI (USB 1.1) functions. Disable from highest to lowest controller.

USB 2.0(EHCI) Support

Enable or disable USB 2.0 (EHCI) support.

Mini PCIE/ PCIE x1 Slot

Chipset

PCI Express Port 0

Hot Plug

[Enabled]

Hot Plug

PCI Express Hot Plug Enable or disable .

Giga LAN1

Chipset

PCI Express Port 1

[Auto]

Enable or disable PCI Express Port 0.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Enable or disable PCI Express Port 1.

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 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

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Giga LAN2

PCI Express Port 2

Chipset

[Auto]

Enable or disable PCI Express Port 2.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

Boot

Advanced

Main

Boot Conﬁ guration

Setup Prompt Timeout

Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot

CSM16 Module Version Option ROM Message

INT19 Trap Response Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities

Boot

[On] [Disabled]

07.69

[Force BIOS] [Postponed]

Setup Prompt Timeout

Selects the number of seconds to wait for the setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) denotes indefinite waiting.

Bootup NumLock State

This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.

Security

Save & ExitChipset

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

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

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Quiet Boot

Enables or disables the quiet boot function.

Option ROM Message

Set display mode for Option ROM.

INT19 Trap Response

BIOS reaction INT19 trapping by Option ROM: Immediate - execute the trapping right away. Postponed - execute the trapping during legacy boot.

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Security

Main

Password Description If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,

then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password length must be in the following range: Minimum length 3 Maximum length 20

Administrator Password

User Password UEFI Secure Boot Management

Administrator Password

Sets the administrator password.

User Password

Sets the user password.

Advanced

Boot Security

Save & Exit

Save & ExitChipset

Set Administrator Password.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

Save Changes and Reset

Discard Changes and Reset

Save Options

Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

Save Changes and Reset

To save the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system after saving all changes made.

Discard Changes and Reset

To discard the changes, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to reset the system setup without saving any changes.

AdvancedMain

Chipset

Boot Security Save & Exit

Reset the system after saving the changes.

 Select Screen  Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit

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Restore Defaults

To restore and load the optimized default values, select this field and then press <Enter>. A dialog box will appear. Select Yes to restore the default values of all the setup options.

Save as User Defaults

Save the changes done so far as user defaults.

Restore User Defaults

Restore the user defaults to all the setup options.

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Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AFUDOS. EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files.

To execute the utility, type: A:> AFUDOS BIOS_File_Name /b /p /n then press <Enter>.

C:\AFU\AFUDOS>afudos ﬁ lename /B /P /N

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

| |

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

Reading ﬁ le ..............................

Erasing ﬂ ash .............................

Writing ﬂ ash .............................

Verifying ﬂ ash ..........................

Erasing BootBlock ....................

Writing BootBlock ....................

Verifying BootBlock .................

C:\AFU\AFUDOS>

AMI Firmware Update Utility(APTIO) v2.25

done done done done done done done

| |

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Chapter 4

Chapter 4 - Supported Software

The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board.

Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, “Autorun” did not automatically start (which is, the Mainboard Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click “Setup”.

Auto Run Page (For Windows XP)

Auto Run Page (For Windows 7)

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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (For Windows XP only)

Note:

Before installing Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, make sure you have updated your Windows XP operating system to Service Pack 3.

To install the driver, click “Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5” on the main menu.

1. Read the license agreement carefully.

Click “I have read and accept the terms of the License Agree ment” then click Install.

3. Click Exit.

2. Setup is now installing the driver.

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Microsoft DirectX 9.0C (For Windows XP only)

To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu.

1. Click “I accept the

agreement” then click Next.

2. To start installation, click

Next.

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (For Windows XP)

The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.

To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.

2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.

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3. Go through the readme

document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next.

4. Setup is now installing the

driver. Click Next to continue.

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility (For Windows 7)

The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.

To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next.

2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish.

Restarting the system will

allow the new software installation to take effect.

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3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next.

4. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.

Intel Graphics Drivers (For Windows XP)

To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Select “Installs driver and application files“ and click Next.

2. Read the license agreement. Then, select “I agree“ and click Install.

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3. Click “Continue Anyway“ to start the installation.

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4. Setup is now installing the driver.

5. Click “Yes” to restart this computer now.

Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

Intel Graphics Drivers (For Windows 7)

To install the driver, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next.

By default, the “Automatically run WinSAT and enable the Windows Aero desktop theme” is enabled. With this enabled, after installing the graphics driver and the system rebooted, the screen will turn blank for 1 to 2 minutes (while WinSAT is running) before the Windows Vista desktop appears. The “blank screen” period is the time Windows is testing the graphics performance.

We recommend that you skip this process by disabling this function then click Next.

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2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

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3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next.

4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue.

Audio Drivers (For Windows XP)

To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next.

2. Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen; clicking “Next” each time you finish a step.

3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” then click Finish.

Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now” then click Finish.

Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

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Audio Drivers (For Windows 7)

To install the driver, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is now ready to install the

driver. Click Next.

2. Follow the remainder of the

steps on the screen; clicking “Next” each time you finish a step.

3. Click “Yes, I want to restart my

computer now” then click Finish.

Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.

Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows XP)

To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.

2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”.

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3. Select the program featuers you want installed then click Next.

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4. Click Install to begin the installation.

5. After completing installation, click Finish.

Intel LAN Drivers (For Windows 7)

To install the driver, click “Intel LAN Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.

2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”.

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3. Select the program features you want installed then click Next.

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4. Click Install to begin the installation.

5. After completing installation, click Finish.

Intel Rapid Storage Drivers

To install the driver, click “Intel Rapid Storage Drivers” on the main menu.

1. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.

2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.

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3. Go through the readme document for more installation tips then click Next.

4. Setup is currently installing

the driver. After installation has completed, click Next.

F6 Floppy

This is used to create a floppy driver diskette needed when you install Windows® XP using the F6 installation method. This will allow you to install the operating system onto a hard drive when in AHCI mode.

1. Insert a blank floppy diskette.

2. Locate for the drivers in the CD then copy them to the floppy diskette. The CD includes drivers for both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The path to the drivers are shown below.

32-bit CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6flpy32

64-bit CD Drive:\AHCI_RAID\F6FLOPPY\f6flpy64

5. Click “Yes, I want to restart this computer now.” then click Finish.

Restarting the system will

allow the new software installlation to take effect.

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Fintek Hardware Monitor

Fintek HWMonitor Manager provides information about the Temperature, Fan, Voltage, and Others information. To access the utility, click “Fintek Hardware Monitor” on the main menu.

1. Under the Language Support section, select the language you would like the installation to display and then click Next.

2. Setup is ready to install the driver. Click Next.

4. After completing installation, click Finish.

To run the Fintek Hardware Monitor utility, click the Start button and then select FitHwMonitor > FintekLPCHWMonitorManager > Fintek_LPC_HW_MonitorManager.

3. Click “Install” to begin the installation.

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DFI Utility

DFI Utility provides information about the board, Watchdog, DIO, and Backlight. To access the utility, click “DFI Utility” on the main menu.

Note:

If you are using Windows 7, you need to access the operating system as an administrator to be able to install the utility.

1. Setup is ready to instal the DFI Utility driver Click “Next”.

2. Click “I accept the terms in the license agreement” then click “Next”.

3. Enter “User name”

and “Organization” information then click “Next”.

4. Click “Install” to begin the

installation.

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5. After completing installa

tion, click “Finish”.

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The DFI Utility icon will appear on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the utility.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3

To install the reader, click “Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3” on the main menu.

1. Click Next to install or click Change Destination Folder to select another folder.

2. Click Install to begin installation.

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3. Click Finish to exit installation.

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Appendix A

Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide

nLite

nLite is an application program that allows you to customize your XP installation disc by integrating the RAID/AHCI drivers into the disc. By using nLite, the F6 function key usually required during installation is no longer needed.

Note:

The installation steps below are based on nLite version 1.4.9. Installation procedures may slightly vary if you’re using another version of the program.

1. Download the program from nLite’s offical website.

http://www.nliteos.com/download.html

2. Install nLite.

4. Insert the XP installation disc into an optical drive.

5. Launch nLite. The Welcome screen will appear. Click

Next.

Important:

Due to it’s coding with Visual.Net, you may need to first install .NET Framework prior to installing nLite.

3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files from Intel’s website. The drivers you choose will depend on the operating system and chipset used by your computer.

The downloaded driver files

should include iaahci.cat, iaAHCI.inf, iastor.cat, iaStor. inf, IaStor.sys, license.txt and TXTSETUP.OEM.

6. Click Next to temporarily save the Windows installation files to the designated default folder.

If you want to save them

in another folder, click Browse, select the folder and then click Next.

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7. Click Next.

8. In the Task Selection dialog box, click Drivers and Bootable ISO. Click Next.

9. Click Insert and then select Multiple driver folder to select the drivers you will integrate. Click Next.

10. Select only the drivers ap-

propriate for the Windows version that you are using and then click OK.

Integrating 64-bit drivers

into 32-bit Windows or vice versa will cause file load errors and failed installation.

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11. If you are uncertain of the southbridge chip used on your motherboard, select all RAID/AHCI controllers and then click OK.

12. Click Next.

13. The program is currently integrating the drivers and applying changes to the installation.

14. When the program is finished applying the changes, click Next.

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15. To create an image, select the Create Image mode under the General section and then click Next.

16. Or you can choose to burn it directly to a disc by selecting the Direct Burn mode under the General section.

Select the optical device

and all other necessary settings and then click Next.

17. You have finished customizing the Windows XP installation disc. Click Finish.

Enter the BIOS utility to

configure the SATA controller to RAID/AHCI. You can now install Windows X P.

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AHCI

The installation steps below will guide you in configuring your SATA drive to AHCI mode.

1. Enter the BIOS utility and configure the SATA controller to IDE mode.

2. Install Windows XP but do not press F6.

3. Download relevant RAID/AHCI driver files supported by the motherboard chipset from Intel’s website.

Transfer the downloaded

driver files to C:\AHCI.

4. Open Device Manager and right click on one of the Intel Serial ATA Storage Controllers, then select Update Driver.

If the controller you

selected did not work, try selecting another one.

5. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select “No, not this time” then click Next.

6. Select “Install from a

list or specific location (Advanced)” and then

click Next.

7. Select “Don’t search. I

will choose the driver to install” and then click Next.

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8. Click “Have Disk”.

9. Select C:\AHCI\iaAHCI.inf and then click Open.

10. Select the appropriate

AHCI Controller of your hardware device and then click Next.

11. A warning message appeared because the selected SATA controller did not match your hardware device.

Ignore the warning and

click Yes to proceed.

12. Click Finish.

13. The system’s settings have been changed. Windows XP requires that you restart the computer. Click Yes.

14. Enter the BIOS utility and modify the SATA controller from IDE to AHCI. By doing so, Windows will work normally with the SATA controller that is in AHCI mode.

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Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code

;Software programming example: ;---------------------------------------------

;(1) Enter Super IO Conﬁ guration mode ;--------------------------------------------MOV DX,2EH MOV AL,87H OUT DX,AL OUT DX,AL

;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------;(2) Conﬁ guration Logical Device 7, register CRF5/CRF6 (WDT Control /WDT timer) ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOV DX,2EH MOV AL,07H ;Ready to Program Logical Device OUT DX,AL

MOV DX,2FH MOV AL,07H ;Select Logical Device 7 OUT DX,AL

MOV DX,2EH MOV AL, F6H ;Select watchdog timer register OUT DX,AL

Appendix B

MOV DX,2FH MOV AL,10H ;Set watchdog timer value OUT DX,AL

MOV DX,2EH MOV AL, F5H ;Select watchdog Control Register OUT DX,AL

MOV DX,2FH MOV AL,61H ;Set Watchdog Control Value OUT DX,AL

;---------------------------------------------------------------;(1) Exit extended function mode ;---------------------------------------------------------------MOV DX,2EH MOV AL,AAH OUT DX,AL

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Appendix C

Appendix C - System Error Message

When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. Enter Setup to correct the error.

Error Messages

One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during the POST. This list indicates the error messages for all Awards BIOSes:

CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED

The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.

Hard Disk(s) fail (20)

HDD initialization error.

Hard Disk(s) fail (10)

Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.

Hard Disk(s) fail (08)

Sector Verify failed.

Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key

The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is pulled low.

Important:

Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR

Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.

DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY

The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)

Unable to reset floppy subsystem.

FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40)

Floppy type mismatch.

Hard Disk(s) fail (80)

HDD reset failed.

Keyboard error or no keyboard present

Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.

Manufacturing POST loop

System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboard controller is pull low. This is also used for the M/B burn in test at the factory.

BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted

The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.

Memory test fail

The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s).

Hard Disk(s) fail (40)

HDD controller diagnostics failed.

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Appendix D - Troubleshooting Checklist

Appendix D

The picture seems to be constantly moving.

Troubleshooting Checklist

This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes.

Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your system are listed below.

1. The power switch of each peripheral device is turned on.

2. All cables and power cords are tightly connected.

3. The electrical outlet to which your peripheral devices are connected is working. Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or other electrical device.

4. The monitor is turned on.

5. The display’s brightness and contrast controls are adjusted properly.

6. All add-in boards in the expansion slots are seated securely.

7. Any add-in board you have installed is designed for your system and is set up correctly.

Monitor/Display

If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:

1. Make sure that the monitor’s power switch is on.

2. Check that one end of the monitor’s power cord is properly attached to the monitor and the other end is plugged into a working AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet.

3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the monitor and the system’s display adapter.

4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’s brightness control knob.

1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync.

2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display.

3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor.

The screen seems to be constantly wavering.

1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off. Fluorescent lights adjacent to the monitor may also cause screen wavering.

Power Supply

When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.

1. Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet and the other end properly plugged into the back of the system.

2. Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the back panel is set for the correct type of voltage you are using.

3. The power cord may have a “short” or “open”. Inspect the cord and install a new one if necessary.

Floppy Drive

The computer cannot access the floppy drive.

1. The floppy diskette may not be formatted. Format the diskette and try again.

2. The diskette may be write-protected. Use a diskette that is not write-protected.

3. You may be writing to the wrong drive. Check the path statement to make sure you are writing to the targeted drive.

4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another diskette with adequate storage space.

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Hard Drive

Hard disk failure.

1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS.

2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive must have an active/bootable partition.

Excessively long formatting period.

If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to format, it is likely a cable connection problem. However, if your hard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time to format.

Serial Port

The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is outputting garbled

characters.

1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line.

2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer.

3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to the onboard I/O or the address setting.

4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured correctly.

System Board

1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system.

2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set.

3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the memory sockets.

4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations.

5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface and seat all socketed components. Gently press each component into the socket.

6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and load the BIOS defaults.

Keyboard

Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.

1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.

2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed during the booting process.

Appendix D Troubleshooting Checklist

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Appendix E - BIOS Status Code

Status Code Ranges

Standard Status Codes

SEC Status Codes

Appendix E

PEI Status Codes

Appendix E BIOS status code

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Appendix E

PEI Beep Codes

Appendix E BIOS status code

DXE Status Codes

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Appendix E

Appendix E BIOS status code

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Appendix E

DXE Beep Codes

ACPI/ASL Status Codes

OEM-Reserved Status Code Ranges

Appendix E BIOS status code

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DFI CD101-N User Manual

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Table of Contents

About this Manual

Static Electricity Precautions

Warranty

Safety Measures

About the Package

Before Using the System Board

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Specifications

Features

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

System Memory

Installing the DIMM Module

Jumper Settings

Rear Panel I/O Ports

I/O Connectors

Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup

Overview

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility

Updating the BIOS

Chapter 4 - Supported Software

Appendix A - NLITE and AHCI Installation Guide

Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code

Appendix C - System Error Message

Appendix E - BIOS Status Code