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COM Express Specification Reference
PICMG® COM Express ModuleTM Base Specification.
http://www.picmg.org/
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.
Appendix B - Watchdog Sample Code ................................................66
Appendix C - System Error Message ...................................................67
Appendix D - Troubleshooting ................................................................68
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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 CR901-B board
• One Heat sink kit
• One DVD
• One QR (Quick Reference)
Optional Items
• COM331-B carrier board kit
• COM101-BAT carrier board kit
• Heat spreader: TBD
• Heat sink with fan
• Heat spreader with heat sink and fan: TBD
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance with 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.
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.
• XHCI Host Controller supports up to 4 super speed USB 3.0 ports
• 4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB
• Write: 30MB/sec (max), Read: 70MB/sec (max)
• SATA to SSD onboard
DDR3 1600MHz (i7)
Chapter 1
Watchdog
Timer
Trusted
Platform
Module (TPM) optional
Expansion
Interfaces
Damage Free
Intelligence
BIOS
Power
Consumption
OS Support
Temperature
Humidity
Power
PCB
Certifi cation
• Watchdog timeout programmable via software from 1 to 255 seconds
• Provides a Trusted PC for secure transactions
• Provides software license protection, enforcement and password protection
• Supports 12 USB interfaces
- 4 USB 3.0
- 8 USB 2.0
• Supports 1 PCIe x16 interface
- Supports Gen 3.0 (3rd generation processors)
- Supports Gen 2.0 (2nd generation processors)
- Confi gurations (supported only via a riser card):
: One x8 (GFX) and two x4 (I/O)
: Two x8 (GFX, I/O)
: One x16 (GFX, I/O)
• Supports 1 PCIe x4 and 3 PCIe x1 (default); or 7 PCIe x1 interfaces
• Supports LPC interface
• Supports SMBus interface
• Supports I
2
C interface
• Supports 2 serial interfaces (TX/RX)
• Supports 4-bit input and 4-bit output GPIO
• Detects CPU temperature
• Detects CPU fan speed
• Detects Vcore/VGFX/DDR voltages
• Watchdog timer function
• 64Mbit SPI BIOS
• 63.06 W with i7-3610QE at 2.30GHz and 2x 2GB DDR3 SODIMM
• Windows XP Professional x86 & SP3 (32-bit)
• Windows XP Professional x64 & SP2 (64-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x86 & SP1 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 Ultimate x64 & SP1 (64-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise x86 (32-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise x64 (64-bit)
• Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -20
o
C to 85oC
• 10% to 90%
• Input: 5VSB (option), 12V, VCC_RTC
• Dimensions
- COM Express Basic
- 95mm (3.74") x 125mm (4.9")
• Compliance
- PICMG COM Express R2.1 basic form factor, Type 6
• CE
• FCC Class B
• RoHS
• UL
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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
Note:
If you are connecting 3 display devices, make sure 2 of the devices are
connected via the DisplayPort interface.
The integrated Intel® HD 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 LVDS, VGA and DDI
for up to 3 independent displays.
• 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) and 6Gb/s (SATA 3.0), it improves hard drive performance faster than
the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s. The bandwidth of the SATA 3.0
will be limited by carrier board design.
• Gigabit LAN
The Intel 82579LM Gigabit LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission.
• USB
The system board supports the new USB 3.0. It is capable of running at a maximum transmission speed of up to 5 Gbit/s (625 MB/s) and is faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s, or 60 MB/s)
and USB 1.1 (12Mb/s). USB 3.0 reduces the time required for data transmission, reduces
power consumption, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0. It is a marked improvement
in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously
accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
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COM Express Module Standards
The figure below shows the dimensions of the different types of COM Express modules.
CR901-B is a COM Express Basic module. The dimension is 95mm x 125mm.
Common for all Form Factors
Extended only
Basic only
Compact only
Compact and Basic only
Mini only
Chapter 2
106.00
Extended
91.00
18.00
6.00
0.00
4.00
0.00
16.50
Mini
8
74.20
80.00
91.00
BasicCompact
70.00
51.00
4.00
121.00
151.00
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Specification Comparison Table
The table below shows the COM Express standard specifications and the corresponding specifications supported on the CR901-B module.
Side View of the Module with Heat Sink and Carrier Board
Standoff
76.00
Cooler
24.70
34.70
Module PCB
3.50
Module PCB The height of
the highest parts
CarrierBoard
43.67
0.00
4.00
4.08
0.00
70.20
125.00
76.00
12.50
117.00
0.00
95.00
14.00
2.00
0.00
(Bottom View)
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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
The system board is equipped with two 204-pin SODIMM sockets that support DDR3 memory
modules.
Important:
When the Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that there is power on the 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 board and components.
Chapter 3
Standby
Power LED
DDR3_2
DDR3_1
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Installing the DIMM Module
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one.
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.
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
Clip
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CPU
Overview
The system board is equipped with a surface mount rPGA 988B CPU socket.
Note:
The system board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one.
These illustrations are for reference only.
Installing the CPU
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 rPGA 988B socket on
the board.
4. Make sure the screw is in its
unlock position. If it’s not, use a
screwdriver to turn the screw to
its unlock position.
Screw in unlocked
position
5. Position the CPU above the socket.
The gold triangular mark on the
CPU must align with pin 1 of the
CPU socket.
Important:
Handle the CPU by its edges and
avoid touching the pins.
Pin 1
6. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. The CPU will fit in only one
orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force. Use a screwdriver to turn
the screw to its lock position.
Important:
Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into the socket may bend the pins
and damage the CPU.
Gold triangular mark
Screw in locked
position
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Connectors
CPU Fan Connector
Sense
Power
Ground
Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the board. The cooling fan
will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and board
components.
BIOS Setting
“Module Board H/W Monitor” submenu in the Advanced menu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fan. Refer to chapter 3 of the manual for more information
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COM Express Connectors
The COM Express connectors are used to interface the CR901-B COM Express board to a carrier board. Connect the COM Express connectors (lcoated on the solder side of the board) to
the COM Express connectors on the carrier board.
Refer to the “Installing CR901-B onto a Carrier Board” section for more information.
COM Express Connectors
Refer to the following pages for the pin functions of these connectors.
Pin Types
I Input to the Module
O Output from the Module
I/O Bi-directional input / output signal
OD Open drain output
C97/HDA Signals Descriptions
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
AC/HAD_RST#A30O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VReset output to CODEC, active low.
AC/HDA_SYNCA29O CMOS3.3V/3.3VPU 1K to 3.3VSBSample-synchronization signal to the CODEC(s).
AC/HDA_BITCLKA32I/O CMOS3.3V/3.3VSerial data clock generated by the external CODEC(s).
AC/HDA_SDOUTA33O CMOS3.3V/3.3VSerial TDM data output to the CODEC.
AC/HDA_SDIN2B28I/O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
AC/HDA_SDIN1B29I/O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
AC/HDA_SDIN0B30I/O CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3V
Gigabit Ethernet Signals Descriptions
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
GBE0_MDI0+A13I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI0-A12I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI1+A10I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI1-A9I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI2+A7I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI2-A6I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
GBE0_MDI3+A3I/O Analog3.3V max Suspend
MDI3-
GBE0
GBE0_ACT#B2OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VGigabit Ethernet Controller 0 activity indicator, active low.
GBE0_LINK#A8OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VGigabit Ethernet Controller 0 link indicator, active low.
GBE0_LINK1000#A5OD CMOS3.3V Suspend/3.3VGigabit Ethernet Controller 0 1000 Mbit / sec link indicator, active low.
2I
O Analog3.3V max Suspend
Serial TDM data inputs from up to 3 CODECs.
Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0: Media Dependent Interface Differential
Pairs 0,1,2,3. The MDI can operate in 1000, 100 and 10 Mbit / sec
modes. Some pairs are unused in some modes, per the following:
1000BASE-T 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T
MDI[0]+/- B1_DA+/- TX+/- TX+/ MDI[1]+/- B1_DB+/- RX+/- RX+/ MDI[2]+/- B1_DC+/ MDI
+/- B1_DD+/-
SATA Signals Descriptions
SignalPin#Pin TypePwr Rail /TolerancePU/PDDescription
SATA0_TX+A16O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA0_TX-A17O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA0_RX+A19I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA0_RX-A20I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA1_TX+B16O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA1_TX-B17O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA1_RX+B19I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA1_RX-B20I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA2_TX+A22O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA2_TX-A23O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA2_RX+A25I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA2_RX-A26I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA3_TX+B22O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA3_TX-B23O SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA3_RX+B25I SATAAC coupled on Module
SATA3_RX-B26I SATAAC coupled on Module
ATA_ACT#A28I/O CMOS3.3V / 3.3VPU 10K to 3.3VATA (parallel and serial) or SAS activity indicator, active low.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 0 transmit differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 0 receive differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 1 transmit differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 1 receive differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 2 transmit differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 2 receive differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 3 transmit differential pair.
Serial ATA or SAS Channel 3 receive differential pair.
(Optional with on board LAN, Default setting as NC)
PCI Express Differential Receive Pairs 7
(Optional with on board LAN, Default setting as NC)
Reference clock output for all PCI Express and PCI Express Graphics
lanes.